The Red Kitchen
Originally released in 1980. The Red Kitchen is a drama film. directed by Paule Baillargeon. At just 82 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Michèle Mercure, Han Masson, and Catherine Brunelle
Synopsis
On a wedding day, women are confined to the kitchen to prepare the meal while the men wait to be served. While men talk politics and sports, women talk about their condition. A teenager observes the gap between the sexes. Co-directed by two actresses, Paule Baillargeon and Frederique Collin, The Red Kitchen is the birth of the Quebec women's cinema. The birth of the film was difficult, and funding has been largely achieved through donations from friends and a benefit concert. This war of the sexes takes place in a demanding formal research, based on the improvisation of the actors, whose preparation took place over long sessions in the workshop. The end result mixes black humour, horror and a very expressive fantasy that gave rise to heated debates.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 29, 1980
45 years ago
Runtime
1h 22m
82 minutes total
User Rating
3.8/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Budget
$247.9K
Production budget
Language
French
Original language
Country
Canada
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
- Budget
- $247,946
Production Companies
- Institut québécois du cinéma
- Ballon Blanc
- Productions Anastasie Inc.
- Les Films du Crépuscule
- Canada Council for the Arts
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Red Kitchen about?
On a wedding day, women are confined to the kitchen to prepare the meal while the men wait to be served. While men talk politics and sports, women talk about their condition. A teenager observes th...
Who directed The Red Kitchen?
The Red Kitchen was directed by Paule Baillargeon.
How long is The Red Kitchen?
The Red Kitchen has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).
When was The Red Kitchen released?
The Red Kitchen was released on May 29, 1980 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Red Kitchen?
The main cast of The Red Kitchen includes Michèle Mercure, Han Masson, Catherine Brunelle, Marie Ouellet, Monique Mercure.