''A Sentimental Capitalism'' (french: Un capitalisme sentimental) is a Canadian comedy-drama film, directed by Olivier Asselin and released in 2008.Charles-Henri Ramond
"Un capitalisme sentimental – Film d’Olivier Asselin"
''Films du Québec'', April 15, 2009. The film stars Lucille Fluet as Fernande Bouvier, an aspiring artist in

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in the 1920s who unwittingly becomes the cause of the

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after businessman Victor Feldman (Alex Bisping) bets two of his colleagues that he can sell her on the financial market despite her lack of tangible artistic output. The film's cast also includes Paul Ahmarani, Frank Fontaine, Sylvie Moreau,

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, Harry Standjofski and Steve Barry. The film premiered on October 8, 2008 as the opening film of the

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. It was regarded by some critics as prophetic, as the

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was in full swing by the time of its release. Isabelle Malenfant received a

Jutra Award The Prix Iris is a Canadian film award, presented annually by Québec Cinéma, which recognizes talent and achievement in the mainly francophone feature film industry in Quebec.Best Editing This is a list of categories of awards commonly awarded through organizations that bestow film awards, including those presented by various film, festivals, and people's awards. Best Actor/Best Actress *See Best Actor#Film awards, Best Actress# ...

at the 11th Jutra Awards in 2009.Charles-Henri Ramond
"Jutra 2009: Ce qu’il faut pour vivre illumine la soirée"
''Films du Québec'', April 2, 2009.

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* 2008 films 2008 comedy-drama films Canadian comedy-drama films French-language Canadian films Films directed by Olivier Asselin 2000s Canadian films {{2000s-Canada-film-stub