Le Confessionnal (Original title)The Confessional (Alternative title)
Date: 07 June 1996 (Release)Countries: Canada (Quebec), United Kingdom, FranceDirector: Robert Lepage
Synopsis: Pierre returns from China to Quebec for his father's funeral, from which his brother Marc is missing. Pierre's search for Marc leads him to a government official who reveals the bizarre secrets surrounding his brother's birth, which have devastating consequences for everyone concerned.
Genre: Thriller
Releases
Date: 1995Country: Canada (Quebec)Release type: unknownFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - SoundRuntime: 101 mins Length: 9089 FeetSubtitles: French
Title: Space, time, auteur-ity and the queer male body: the film...Author: DICKINSON, Peter Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Title ends: '...adaptations of Robert Lepage'. Examines the intersection of auteurism and adaptation in Robert Lepage's cinema by focusing on the transposition of images of the gay male body from Lepage's plays to their filmed adaptations. /
In: Canadian Journal of Film Studies v12 n1 Spring 2003 Pages: 2-15
Title: Bridgespotting: Lepage, Hitchcock, and Landmarks in CanadianAuthor: CLANFIELD, Peter Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Examines the multiple symbols of the Pont de Québec (Quebec Bridge) in Lepage's Le CONFESSIONAL,alluding to the Scottish Forth Bridge in Hitchcock's The 39 STEPS and also used as a Quebec and Canadian historical reference point.
In: Sight and Sound v9 n2 February 1999 Pages: 6-7
Title: Rushes: The bigger picture: Osaka roseArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the work of Robert Lepage, including Le CONFESSIONNAL and NÔ.
In: Canadian Journal of Film Studies v7 n2 Autumn 1998 Pages: 49-65
Title: The haunted homeAuthor: MANNING, Erin Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A discussion of specularity in Le CONFESSIONAL, looking at the use of colour in representing the supernatural
In: CineAction! n45 February 1998 Pages: 18-26
Title: To Act Is To Be: Identity in Recent Québec CinemaAuthor: WHITE, Jerry Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Argues that many recent films from Québec deal with a futile search for identity. Examines DEUX ACTRICES; ELDORADO; and LE CONFESSIONALE (sic).
In: Playback 29 Jan 1996 Page: 5
Title: Genie winnersAuthor: RICE-BARKER, Leo Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Reporting on its success at the Genie awards
In: Film Ireland n53 Jun/Jul 1996 Pages: 27-28
Title: [Film Ireland - n53 Jun/Jul 1996: no known title]Author: McCARTHY, Sarah Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Premiere v4 n5 June 1996 Page: 19
Title: [Premiere - v4 n5 June 1996: no known title]Author: WRATHALL, John Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Moving Pictures International nSupp. Oscars 1996 Pages: 3-18
Title: The envelope please...Author: RODDICK, Nick Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: List of countries with submissions for 1995 Best Foreign Language Film with credits and synopses, plus details of earlier submissions and awards.
In: Empire n85 July 1996 Page: 36
Title: new filmsAuthor: JEFFRIES, Neil Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v6 n6 June 1996 Pages: 36-37
Title: reviewsAuthor: JAMES, Nick Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v337 n19 23 May 1995 Page: 91
Title: Film reviewAuthor: BYRGE, Duane Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Take One v4 n9 Autumn 1995 Pages: 8-15
Title: Haunted by HitchcockAuthor: ALIOFF, Maurie Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Review of LE CONFESSIONNAL: director Robert Lepage on the film; story of the film and comparison with I CONFESS
In: Studio Magazine n103 October 1995 Page: 16
Title: A l'afficheAuthor: VALLETOUX, Thierry Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
In: Screen International n1033 10 Nov 1995 Page: 5
Title: [Screen International - n1033 10 Nov 1995: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: On Scandinavian entries for the foreign-language Oscar
In: 24 Images n78/9 Sep/Oct 1995 Pages: 83-85
Title: "A Great Tragedy"Author: DE BLOIS, Marco Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
In: Variety 22 May 1995 Page: 94
Title: [Variety - 22 May 1995: no known title]Author: KELLY, Brendan Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Playback 20 Nov 1995 Page: 20
Title: The GeniesAuthor: RICE-BARKER, Leo Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Discusses the making of the film as part of a special feature on the Genie awards
In: Premiere n223 October 1995 Page: 27
Title: [Premiere - n223 October 1995: no known title]Author: CARRIÈRE, Christophe Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
In: Cine-Bulles v14 n3 Autumn 1995 Pages: 4-19
Title: Festival International du film de CannesArticle type: CreditsLanguage: French
Description: Review of the 1995 Cannes Festival International du Film, discussing the award winning films, UNDERGROUND, LE REGARD D'ULYSSEE, LA HAINE and LE CONFESSIONNAL; interview with Wim Wenders abbout PAR DELÀ LES NUAGES
In: Cine-Bulles v14 n4 Winter 1995 Pages: 20-26
Title: Entretien avec Robert Lepage: Au cinéma je suis vraiment à lAuthor: COULOMBE, Michel Article type: InterviewLanguage: French
Description: Interview with Robert Lepage about working in Quebec and review of LE CONFESSIONNAL
In: Télérama n2387 11 Oct 1995 Page: 44, 46
Title: [Télérama - n2387 11 Oct 1995: no known title]Author: GORIN, François Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
In: Cine-Bulles v13 n4 Autumn 1994 Pages: 46-49
Title: Les aveux de QuébecAuthor: PERRON, Bernard Article type: Prod. ReportLanguage: French
In: Screen International n972 26 Aug 1994 Page: 42
Title: [Screen International - n972 26 Aug 1994: no known title]Author: SEGUIN, Denis Article type: PreviewLanguage: English
Author: WHITE, Jerry Pages: xv, 268 p.
Title: The Lepagian cinematic universe: time and space in the films of Robert Lepage
Author: SULICK, Sarah Pages: 53, [21] p.
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(3)
Accessible materials to view(2)
Description: VHS cassetteBFI identifier: C-907245
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access
Description: VHS cassetteDuration: 97.14 minutesLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALTX date: 1997-12-27BFI identifier: C-969172
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access
Video materials(3)
Description: VHS cassetteBFI identifier: C-907245
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access
Description: D3Duration: 97.14 minutesLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALTX date: 1997-12-27BFI identifier: C-969043
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape
Description: VHS cassetteDuration: 97.14 minutesLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALTX date: 1997-12-27BFI identifier: C-969172
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access
Date: 07 June 1996 (Release)Countries: Canada (Quebec), United Kingdom, FranceDirector: Robert Lepage
Synopsis: Pierre returns from China to Quebec for his father's funeral, from which his brother Marc is missing. Pierre's search for Marc leads him to a government official who reveals the bizarre secrets surrounding his brother's birth, which have devastating consequences for everyone concerned.
Genre: Thriller
Releases
Date: 1995Country: Canada (Quebec)Release type: unknownFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - SoundRuntime: 101 mins Length: 9089 FeetSubtitles: French
Credits
(66)
Presented by: Cinémaginaire, Presented by: Confessionnal, Presented by: Enigma Films Ltd., Cinéa, Production Company: Téléfilm Canada, Production Company: Société Générale des Industries Culturelles du Qué, Production Company: Quebec Government, Production Company: European Co-Production Fund (UK), Production Company: Channel Four Films, Production Company: Ministère de la Culture et de la Francophonie, Production Company: CNC - Centre national de la cinématographie, Producer: Denise Robert, Producer: David Puttnam, Producer (Britain): Philippe Carcassonne, Co-producer: Steve Norris, Associate Producer: Daniel Louis, Unit Manager: Mario Nadeau, Production Manager: Muriel Lizé, Production Manager (France): Brigitte Faure, Production Co-ordinator: Marie Brazeau, Location Manager: Danielle Audet, Location Manager: Ginette Hébert, Post-production Supervisor: Sylvie Roy, Assistant Director: Louis-Philippe Rochon, Assistant Director (2nd): Sylvie Perron, Assistant Director (3rd): Normand Labelle, Assistant Director (Québec): France Lemieux, Script Supervisor: France Lachapelle, Casting: Lucie Robitaille, Screenplay and Dialogue: Robert Lepage, Script Consultant: Marc Boudreau, Jane Wittekind, Director of Photography: Alain Dostie, Camera Operator (2nd Unit): Pierre Mignot, Jean Lépine, Steadicam Operator: Alan Lennon, Special Effects: Intrigue, Special Effects Technician: Pierre Rivard, Special Effects Technician: Pierre L'heureux, Robert Carpentier, Editor: Émmanuelle Castro, Art Director: François Laplante, Storyboards: Zïlon, Costume Designer: Barbara Kidd, Wardrobe Supervisor: Sophie Chouinard, Key Make-Up: Cécile Rigault, Key Hairstylist: André Duval, Hairdresser for Lothaire Bluteau: Bertrand W., Title Graphics: Steve Louis, Studio Lézard, Titles/Opticals: Luminefex, Original Music: Sacha Puttnam, Additional Music: Stefan Girardet, Adrian Utley, Music Performed by: Serge Laflamme, Orchestra Director: John Altman, Executive Music Producer: Ray Williams, Orchestra Recording: Matt Howe, Sound Mixer: Hans Peter Strobl, Chief Sound Operator: Jean-Claude Laureux, Post Sync Editor: Jacques Plante, Nick Berry, Dialogue Editor: Diane Boucher, Sound Effects: Jérôme Décarie, Sound Effects/Post Sync Recording: Jo Caron
Cast
(33)
Denis Bernard (), Lothaire Bluteau (Pierre Lamontagne), Patrick Goyette (Marc Lamontagne), Jean-Louis Millette (Raymond Massicotte), Kristin Scott-thomas (Assistant to Mr. Hitchcock), Ron Burrage (Alfred Hitchcock), Richard Fréchette (André), François Papineau (Paul-Émile Lamontagne), Marie Gignac (Françoise Lamontagne), Normand Daneau (the young priest massicotte), Anne-Marie Cadieux (Manon), Suzanne Clément (Rachel), Lynda Lepage-Beaulieu (Jeanne d'Arc), Pascal Rollin (the parish priest Laliberté), Billy Merasty (Moose), Paul Hébert (the parish priest (1989)), Marthe Turgeon (the healer), Renée Hudon (Renée Hudon), Andréanne Lepage-Beaulieu (Evelyne), Andrée-Anne Théroux-Faille (the young Renée Hudon), Rodrigue Proteau (the verger), Philippe Paquin (sauna employee), Pierre Hébert (old man in sauna), Nathalie d' Anjou (Garance), Danielle Fichaud (policewoman), Jules Philip, Jacques Laroche (policeman), Claude-Nicolas Demers (Manon's child), Jean-Philippe Côté (Montgomery Clift double), Tristan Wiseman (young André), Marc-Olivier Tremblay (new-born Marc), Jacques Brouillet (man in restaurant), Jean-Paul L'allier (the mayor of Québec)
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
(24)
In: Screen v46 n2 Summer 2005 Pages: 133-153Title: Space, time, auteur-ity and the queer male body: the film...Author: DICKINSON, Peter Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Title ends: '...adaptations of Robert Lepage'. Examines the intersection of auteurism and adaptation in Robert Lepage's cinema by focusing on the transposition of images of the gay male body from Lepage's plays to their filmed adaptations. /
In: Canadian Journal of Film Studies v12 n1 Spring 2003 Pages: 2-15
Title: Bridgespotting: Lepage, Hitchcock, and Landmarks in CanadianAuthor: CLANFIELD, Peter Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Examines the multiple symbols of the Pont de Québec (Quebec Bridge) in Lepage's Le CONFESSIONAL,alluding to the Scottish Forth Bridge in Hitchcock's The 39 STEPS and also used as a Quebec and Canadian historical reference point.
In: Sight and Sound v9 n2 February 1999 Pages: 6-7
Title: Rushes: The bigger picture: Osaka roseArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the work of Robert Lepage, including Le CONFESSIONNAL and NÔ.
In: Canadian Journal of Film Studies v7 n2 Autumn 1998 Pages: 49-65
Title: The haunted homeAuthor: MANNING, Erin Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A discussion of specularity in Le CONFESSIONAL, looking at the use of colour in representing the supernatural
In: CineAction! n45 February 1998 Pages: 18-26
Title: To Act Is To Be: Identity in Recent Québec CinemaAuthor: WHITE, Jerry Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Argues that many recent films from Québec deal with a futile search for identity. Examines DEUX ACTRICES; ELDORADO; and LE CONFESSIONALE (sic).
In: Playback 29 Jan 1996 Page: 5
Title: Genie winnersAuthor: RICE-BARKER, Leo Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Reporting on its success at the Genie awards
In: Film Ireland n53 Jun/Jul 1996 Pages: 27-28
Title: [Film Ireland - n53 Jun/Jul 1996: no known title]Author: McCARTHY, Sarah Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Premiere v4 n5 June 1996 Page: 19
Title: [Premiere - v4 n5 June 1996: no known title]Author: WRATHALL, John Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Moving Pictures International nSupp. Oscars 1996 Pages: 3-18
Title: The envelope please...Author: RODDICK, Nick Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: List of countries with submissions for 1995 Best Foreign Language Film with credits and synopses, plus details of earlier submissions and awards.
In: Empire n85 July 1996 Page: 36
Title: new filmsAuthor: JEFFRIES, Neil Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v6 n6 June 1996 Pages: 36-37
Title: reviewsAuthor: JAMES, Nick Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v337 n19 23 May 1995 Page: 91
Title: Film reviewAuthor: BYRGE, Duane Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Take One v4 n9 Autumn 1995 Pages: 8-15
Title: Haunted by HitchcockAuthor: ALIOFF, Maurie Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Review of LE CONFESSIONNAL: director Robert Lepage on the film; story of the film and comparison with I CONFESS
In: Studio Magazine n103 October 1995 Page: 16
Title: A l'afficheAuthor: VALLETOUX, Thierry Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
In: Screen International n1033 10 Nov 1995 Page: 5
Title: [Screen International - n1033 10 Nov 1995: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: On Scandinavian entries for the foreign-language Oscar
In: 24 Images n78/9 Sep/Oct 1995 Pages: 83-85
Title: "A Great Tragedy"Author: DE BLOIS, Marco Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
In: Variety 22 May 1995 Page: 94
Title: [Variety - 22 May 1995: no known title]Author: KELLY, Brendan Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Playback 20 Nov 1995 Page: 20
Title: The GeniesAuthor: RICE-BARKER, Leo Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Discusses the making of the film as part of a special feature on the Genie awards
In: Premiere n223 October 1995 Page: 27
Title: [Premiere - n223 October 1995: no known title]Author: CARRIÈRE, Christophe Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
In: Cine-Bulles v14 n3 Autumn 1995 Pages: 4-19
Title: Festival International du film de CannesArticle type: CreditsLanguage: French
Description: Review of the 1995 Cannes Festival International du Film, discussing the award winning films, UNDERGROUND, LE REGARD D'ULYSSEE, LA HAINE and LE CONFESSIONNAL; interview with Wim Wenders abbout PAR DELÀ LES NUAGES
In: Cine-Bulles v14 n4 Winter 1995 Pages: 20-26
Title: Entretien avec Robert Lepage: Au cinéma je suis vraiment à lAuthor: COULOMBE, Michel Article type: InterviewLanguage: French
Description: Interview with Robert Lepage about working in Quebec and review of LE CONFESSIONNAL
In: Télérama n2387 11 Oct 1995 Page: 44, 46
Title: [Télérama - n2387 11 Oct 1995: no known title]Author: GORIN, François Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
In: Cine-Bulles v13 n4 Autumn 1994 Pages: 46-49
Title: Les aveux de QuébecAuthor: PERRON, Bernard Article type: Prod. ReportLanguage: French
In: Screen International n972 26 Aug 1994 Page: 42
Title: [Screen International - n972 26 Aug 1994: no known title]Author: SEGUIN, Denis Article type: PreviewLanguage: English
Books held in BFI Reuben Library
(2)
Title: cinema of CanadaAuthor: WHITE, Jerry Pages: xv, 268 p.
Title: The Lepagian cinematic universe: time and space in the films of Robert Lepage
Author: SULICK, Sarah Pages: 53, [21] p.
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(3)
Accessible materials to view(2)
Description: VHS cassetteBFI identifier: C-907245
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access
Description: VHS cassetteDuration: 97.14 minutesLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALTX date: 1997-12-27BFI identifier: C-969172
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access
Video materials(3)
Description: VHS cassetteBFI identifier: C-907245
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access
Description: D3Duration: 97.14 minutesLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALTX date: 1997-12-27BFI identifier: C-969043
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape
Description: VHS cassetteDuration: 97.14 minutesLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALTX date: 1997-12-27BFI identifier: C-969172
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access