Les Super Mémés, World Premiere
Canada – 2010 – 45 min – Doc – français, anglais, S.-T.F. RECH/RESEARCH : Magnus Isacsson, Carole Roy Decked out in gaudy shawls and outrageous hats brimming with a cacophony of colours, « Raging Grannies » defy the invisibility so often experienced by older women. They are a colourful presence at most demonstrations and grassroots meetings promoting peace, social justice and the environment. On the surface, they are amusing, even hilarious. But underneath that humorous veneer, they are deadly serious. The film does more than portray the movement and its members. It raises universal issues very seldom addressed by the current media, such as the role of senior citizens in our society. “With this documentary film, I wanted to accomplish myself what these exceptional women do so well: entertain while forcing us to reflection”, says the filmmaker. |
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MAGNUS ISACSSON Magnus Isacsson started as producer for the English and French networks of the CBC. As an independent filmmaker, he has made more than a dozen films since 1986. Often shot over long periods of time, his films tell dramatic stories that raise important social and political issues. Many of them have been shown internationally and received numerous awards in Canada and abroad. He received the Prix Lumières from the Québec Directors Association in 2004. |
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