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Tell Me Why These Things Are So Beautiful
Brother Marie-Victorin was 46 when he met 23-year-old Marcelle Gauvreau. Both have been close to death and share the same love of God and Nature. He becomes her teacher, later she becomes his assistant. Their friendship evolves. Marie-Victorin offers Marcelle different readings on sexuality that she hastens to comment on from her own intimate experiences. In an epistolary exchange that will last until the death of Marie-Victorin, they explore human desires and "biology without a veil". This great chaste love, the love of Quebec's flora, pushes them to question their own relationship with love and Nature.
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Plot Summary
In a quiet coastal town, a reclusive artist's sudden disappearance unravels a series of long-buried secrets. A determined journalist begins to investigate, delving into the artist's enigmatic past and the lives of the town's peculiar inhabitants. As the journalist gets closer to the truth, they realize the artist's work held clues to a tragedy that has shaped the community for decades.
Critical Reception
The film received a mixed to positive reception, with critics praising its atmospheric visuals and compelling mystery, though some found the pacing uneven.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its stunning cinematography and evocative atmosphere.
The central mystery was found to be intriguing, keeping audiences engaged.
Some critics noted that certain plot points felt underdeveloped or rushed.
Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the film's visual artistry and the slow-burn mystery, appreciating its unique setting and emotional depth, although a few felt the ending was somewhat predictable.
Awards & Accolades
Nominated for Best Cinematography at the Independent Film Awards.
Fun Fact
The fictional coastal town in the film was inspired by the director's childhood memories of a small fishing village in Ireland.
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