''Cruising Bar 2'' is a 2008 Canadian comedy film, directed by

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and Michel Côté. A sequel to the 1989 film ''

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'', the film stars Côté as the same four separate characters he played in the original film, now dealing with much more middle-aged sexual and relationship issues. Gérard's wife Gertrude (

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) has finally had enough of his constant infidelity, and is filing for divorce; Patrice is in a downward spiral after his girlfriend breaks up with him; Jean-Jacques is struggling with

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issues which have led his psychiatrist to suggest that he might actually be

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; Serge, perennially unlucky in love, tries

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which may finally change his life for the better. The film's cast also includes Marie-France Duquette, Chantal Dauphinais,

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and Hélène Major.

Awards

Côté received a

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nomination for Best Actor at the

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, Réjean Goderre, Marie-France Guy, Bruno Gatien, Nathalie Trépanier) won the

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for Best Makeup at the

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. It was the top-grossing Quebec film of 2008, and was awarded

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's ''Guichet d'or'' and

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's ''Billet d'or''."Two films share spotlight". ''

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'', March 30, 2009.

References

External links

* 2008 films Canadian sex comedy films 2000s French-language films Films set in Quebec Films shot in Quebec Films directed by Robert Ménard 2000s sex comedy films 2008 comedy films French-language Canadian films 2000s Canadian films Canadian sequel films French-language sex comedy films {{2000s-Canada-film-stub