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The Orphan Muses (2000): Cast

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The Orphan Muses is a 2000 drama directed by Robert Favreau, starring Louise Portal as Jacqueline Tanguay, Céline Bonnier and Fanny Mallette. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes.

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The Orphan Muses (2000) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 47m (107 min)
Director
Robert Favreau
Genre
Drama
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Orphan Muses About?

The premise of The Orphan Muses without spoilers.

Haunted by their father's death and their mother's disappearance, four children—three sisters and a brother—retreat into an imaginative, delirious world that challenges the expectations of their community. The film's lively, daring camerawork transcends conventional filmed theater, drawing the audience deep into questions of personal and family identity.

The Orphan Muses Themes & Keywords

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  • family abandonment
  • writer
  • village
  • schoolteacher
  • quebec
  • lesbian
  • family secret
  • family home
  • emotionally disturbed
  • death of husband
  • absent mother
  • death of mother
+3 more
  • death of father
  • based on play
  • plot twist
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Cast & crew

The Orphan Muses Cast & Characters

Louise Portal leads the cast as Jacqueline Tanguay, with Céline Bonnier as Martine Tanguay and Fanny Mallette as Isabelle Tanguay. Directed by Robert Favreau; 12 actors are credited in all.

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More from Robert Favreau

More films directed by Robert Favreau: A Sunday in Kigali and Nelligan.

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The Orphan Muses FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Orphan Muses, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Orphan Muses?

The Orphan Muses runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).

When was The Orphan Muses released?

The Orphan Muses was released on November 2, 2000.

Who directed The Orphan Muses?

The Orphan Muses was directed by Robert Favreau.

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Who is in the cast of The Orphan Muses?

The Orphan Muses stars Louise Portal as Jacqueline Tanguay, Céline Bonnier as Martine Tanguay and Fanny Mallette as Isabelle Tanguay, among 12 credited actors.

Does The Orphan Muses have a post-credit scene?

No. The Orphan Muses has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Orphan Muses in?

The original language of The Orphan Muses is French.

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