Where I'm From
"A Childhood. A Neighborhood. An Ode to Life"
Originally released in 2014. Where I'm From is a documentary film. directed by Claude Demers. At just 82 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Janie-Luc Beauchamp-Francoeur, Bastien-Xavier Landy-Miron, and Pavel Pugachev
Synopsis
A CHILDHOOD. A NEIGHBORHOOD. AN ODE TO LIFE One-of-a-kind autobiography narrated and filmed with great sensibility and beauty. Its exceptional cinematic quality offers a visual treat to a Quebec rarely seen before. This poetic take on childhood memory transcends simple nostalgia for a sincere celebration of life. Claude Demers returns to the working-class district of Montréal where he grew up, and immediately wonders: Why? The rest of Where I'm From forms the answer. Demers tries to relive all the experiences he had for the first time as a child, or at least understand them: the first novel he read and the power of language. His first awareness of death. The question of what is normal and what isn’t. The idea of wanting to leave, of having to leave.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 24, 2014
12 years ago
Runtime
1h 22m
82 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
Canada
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- ONF | NFB
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Where I'm From about?
A CHILDHOOD. A NEIGHBORHOOD. AN ODE TO LIFE One-of-a-kind autobiography narrated and filmed with great sensibility and beauty. Its exceptional cinematic quality offers a visual treat to a Quebec r...
Who directed Where I'm From?
Where I'm From was directed by Claude Demers.
How long is Where I'm From?
Where I'm From has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).
When was Where I'm From released?
Where I'm From was released on January 24, 2014 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Where I'm From?
The main cast of Where I'm From includes Janie-Luc Beauchamp-Francoeur, Bastien-Xavier Landy-Miron, Pavel Pugachev, Esther Hageman, Benoît Poirier.