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The Crime of Ovide Plouffe
Ovide Plouffe has married Rita. She still tries to attract other men even after their marriage. Unhappy Ovide feels for Marie - a young French woman he had met. But his catholic background and surrounding can't let him love another woman or divorce from his wife. So Ovide finishes with Marie and plans a trip with Rita hoping for reconciliation. At the last instant he announces to Rita that he can't make the trip. She goes alone. The plane explodes, and Ovide is suspected and arrested for this horrible crime.
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Plot Summary
In the small town of Trois-Rivières during the 1930s, Ovide Plouffe, a young man struggling with his conservative upbringing and societal expectations, finds himself increasingly drawn into a life of petty crime. As his illicit activities escalate, he grapples with his conscience, his relationships, and the moral landscape of his community. The film explores themes of sin, redemption, and the complex nature of morality in a rigid society.
Critical Reception
The Crime of Ovide Plouffe was generally well-received by critics for its strong performances, atmospheric portrayal of Quebec society in the interwar period, and its examination of moral ambiguity. While some found the pacing deliberate, many praised its nuanced storytelling and direction.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its compelling character study of a man caught between morality and desire.
Appreciated for its authentic depiction of Quebecois life and social mores of the era.
Noted for strong performances, particularly from the lead actor.
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Awards & Accolades
Nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Foreign Language Film.
Fun Fact
The film is the second part of Denys Arcand's "Decline of the American Empire" trilogy, though it is thematically distinct and chronologically precedes the other films.
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