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written and directed by Patricia Rozema and starring Maurice Godin,

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and

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. Ziggy Lorenc and

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also have cameo appearances in the film as interviewers.

Premise

Norm is a confused young man who is drawn into events after witnessing the murder of rock star Madeleine X (

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). Jane, a mysterious woman, meets Norm at Madeleine X's funeral, and Zelda, a quirky bohemian artist, helps Norm get a job and attempt to solve the murder.

Cast

as Jane * Maurice Godin as Norm *

as Madelaine X *

as Zelda *

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as Mrs. Gentle *

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as The Narrator *

as Radio Interviewer * Les Rubie as Man with Cow * Dwayne McLean as Attacker * David Ferry as Record Executive

Home media

The movie was released in Canada on VHS by Alliance Releasing Home Video. In 2002, the film was released on DVD by

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. The DVD contains a widescreen presentation, French and English audio tracks, and an audio commentary by the director. As of 2019 the film has been released online on Canada Media Fund's Encore+ YouTube channel. In 2023,

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announced that the film was one of 23 titles that will be digitally restored under its new Canadian Cinema Reignited program to preserve classic Canadian films.Pat Mullen
"Oscar Winning Doc Leads List of Restored Canadian Classics"
''

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'', May 9, 2023.

References

External links

* * 1990 films 1990s English-language films English-language Canadian films Canadian drama films Films directed by Patricia Rozema Films scored by Mark Korven 1990s Canadian films English-language drama films {{1990s-Canada-film-stub