Directed by:
Martin VilleneuveCinematography:
Benoit BeaulieuComposer:
Benoît CharestCast:
Jacques Languirand, Caroline Dhavernas, Robert Lepage, Emanuel Hoss-Desmarais, Marcel Sabourin, Stéphane Demers, Paul Ahmarani, Gabriel Gascon (more)Plots(1)
Mars & Avril is probably the first Québécois film to be adapted from two graphic novels. It is set in a futuristic Montreal where humanity is preparing to set foot on the planet Mars. The charismatic musician Jacob plays on musical instruments inspired by the female form and designed by his best friend Arthur. Both men fall in love with Avril, a young photographer who has problems with her breathing. This original cosmic fairy tale brings together the themes of art, spirituality, the world of inventions, and love; and it’s here that distinguished Canadian filmmaker Robert Lepage returns to the silver screen – as a hologram. This remarkable film debut by talented director Martin Villeneuve will enchant viewers with its visual sheen and may certainly be considered one of the most fascinating “intimate sci-fi films” in recent years. (Karlovy Vary International Film Festival)
(more)Cast
Jacques Languirand
Canada
Best movies:
Mars and Avril (2012)
Caroline Dhavernas
Canada
Best movies:
Lost and Delirious (2001)
Surviving My Mother (2007)
The Tulse Luper Suitcases, Part 1: The Moab Story (2003)
Robert Lepage
Canada
Best movies:
Jesus of Montreal (1989)
The Far Side of the Moon (2003)
Stardom (2000)
Emanuel Hoss-Desmarais
Best movies:
The Day After Tomorrow (2004)
Whitewash (2013)
Mars and Avril (2012)
Marcel Sabourin
Canada
Best movies:
Lilies (1996)
Jesus of Montreal (1989)
The Sum of All Fears (2002)
Stéphane Demers
Canada
Best movies:
The Aviator (2004)
Monsieur Lazhar (2011)
Imaginaerum (2012)
Paul Ahmarani
Canada
Best movies:
Life with My Father (2005)
Adam´s Wall (2008)
Genesis (2018)
Gabriel Gascon
Canada
Best movies:
Nuremberg (2000) (TV movie)
Adam´s Wall (2008)
The Sergeant (1968)
Jean Marchand
Canada
Best movies:
Aurore (2005)
Jesus of Montreal (1989)
Strange Shadows in an Empty Room (1976)
Richard Robitaille
Canada
Best movies:
The High Cost of Living (2010)
I'm Not There (2007)
Bonanno: A Godfather's Story (1999) (TV movie)
Michèle Deslauriers
Canada
Best movies:
Xchange (2000)
Mars and Avril (2012)
Kathleen Fortin
Best movies:
Mommy Is at the Hairdresser's (2008)
Mars and Avril (2012)
Cruising Bar 2 (2008)
André Montmorency
Canada
Best movies:
Mars and Avril (2012)
Histoires d'hiver (1999)
Pierre Leblanc
Best movies:
X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014)
Lilies (1996)
Source Code (2011)