Chartrand et Simonne

Chartrand et Simonne
GenreDrama
Biographical
Written byDiane Cailhier
Directed byAlain Chartrand
Theme music composerJean Corriveau
Country of originCanada
Original languageFrench
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes12
Production
Production locationsMontreal, Quebec, Canada
Original release
NetworkRadio-Canada
ReleaseFebruary 2 (2000-02-02) –
March 8, 2000 (2000-03-08)
NetworkTélé-Québec
ReleaseOctober 30 (2003-10-30) –
December 4, 2003 (2003-12-04)

Chartrand et Simonne is a French-Canadian biographical drama television mini-series about social activists Michel Chartrand and Simonne Monet. The series lasted for a total of twelve episodes, with the first six airing in 2000 on Radio-Canada and the remaining six in 2003 on Télé-Québec (re-titled as Simonne et Chartrand). The series was directed by Alain Chartrand, one of the couple's sons.

Plot

The series recounts the life of Michel Chartrand and Simonne Monet, a couple who fought for social change and justice. We witness the battles they face all the while trying to raise a family. From the moment they first meet to Monet's death, decades of activism is outlined, all of which had a significant impact on Quebec society.

Main cast

Awards

The series won six awards at the 2000 Prix Gémeaux: Best Dramatic Series, Best Direction in a Dramatic Series, Best Lead Actor in a Dramatic Series, Best Set Design, Best Make-up/Hair and Best Costume Design. For its second installment, at the 2004 Prix Gémeaux, Luc Picard again won the award for Best Lead Actor in a Dramatic Series, while Geneviève Rioux won the award for Best Lead Actress in a Dramatic Series.

References

  1. ↑ Chouinard, Yvon. "Chartrand et Simonne". History of Canadian Broadcasting.
  2. ↑ "Le Point de Vue de Simonne". Voir (in French). October 22, 2003.
  3. ↑ Cailhier, Diane (23 September 2008). "Alain Chartrand". The Canadian Encyclopedia.
  4. ↑ "La série Chartrand et Simonne grande gagnante des Gémeaux". TVA Nouvelles (in French).
  5. ↑ "Liste des Récipiendaires du prix Gémeau de la meilleure interprétation premier rôle masculin : série ou émission dramatique". Bilan du siècle (in French).
  6. ↑ Gaudreau, Valérie (19 January 2009). "Geneviève Rioux: du théâtre au féminin" [Geneviève Rioux: female theatre]. Le Soleil (in French). Power Corporation of Canada.