Les années de rêves (1984): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1984, Les années de rêves is a notable film directed by Jean-Claude Labrecque.

What it’s about. Continuing a saga that began with his previous, 1978 film, Vautours director Jean-Claude Labrecque returns with the French Canadian, Louis Pelletier and puts him in the context of the growing separatist movement in the late 1960s in Quebec. At that time, supporters of an independent Quebec began to consolidate their power under the Parti Québecois -- and the story of Louis and his wife Claudette are meant to illustrate this watershed in Quebec's history. As the film begins, Claudette and Louis are about to get married -- and their wedding day significantly coincides with preparations for the visit of Queen Elizabeth II. Years later, they are well-established in Montreal and are enjoying visits from their family -- and then their lives start to deteriorate. Louis is suddenly out of work, and as he faces the difficulties of finding another job -- and of living precariously -- he becomes more radical, less accepting of the status quo.

Who’s in it. Les années de rêves stars Gilbert Sicotte as Louis Pelletier, Anne-Marie Provencher as Claudette Pelletier, Monique Mercure as Aunt Yvette and Amulette Garneau as Aunt Adèle, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Les années de rêves page.