Remembering Maria Chapdelaine (2015): cast, story & where to watch

2015 · Film · ★ 8

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Released in 2015, Remembering Maria Chapdelaine is a documentary film directed by Jean-Claude Labrecque, running about 53 minutes.

What it’s about. This feature documentary by Jean-Claude Labrecque recounts the bold and astounding enterprise of French filmmaker Julien Duvivier, who shot a film adaptation of Louis Hémon’s classic novel Maria Chapdelaine in Péribonka, a village in Quebec’s Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region, in 1934. What was the impact of the original film’s production on the life of the community? What memories remain? What town secrets lie hidden in those memories?

Who’s in it. Remembering Maria Chapdelaine stars Jean-Claude Labrecque as Self and Julien Duvivier as Self (archive footage).

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Remembering Maria Chapdelaine sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Remembering Maria Chapdelaine page.

If you liked it. Fans of Remembering Maria Chapdelaine tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Remembering Maria Chapdelaine (2015)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Remembering Maria Chapdelaine change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Remembering Maria Chapdelaine worth watching?
Remembering Maria Chapdelaine holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Remembering Maria Chapdelaine?
Remembering Maria Chapdelaine stars Jean-Claude Labrecque and Julien Duvivier.
When was Remembering Maria Chapdelaine released?
Remembering Maria Chapdelaine was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 53 minutes.