Poverty and Other Delights (1996)
Directed by George Henri Denis Arcand Arcand
Genres - Drama |
Sub-Genres - Urban Drama |
Run Time - 90 min. |
Countries - Canada |
MPAA Rating - NR
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Synopsis by Sandra Brennan
Episodic and unflinchingly realistic, this docudrama offers a seldom-seen look into the lives of Montreal's homeless as it tells the story of a veteran beggar, Marcel, and his neophyte panhandler-buddy Joseph. Most of the time, the down-and-out duo spend their days walking about, talking to their equally less-fortunate and very eccentric peers. Though such wandering is seemingly aimless, Marcel is actually quietly searching for his long-lost and suicidal friend Stanley, in hopes of saving his life.
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homelessness, search, suicide-prevention, friendship