Three princesses for Roland – four people, one family. A tough, funny family that is both touching and repelling, like all families; poor, like many families; a unique family in the eyes of the director, who has known them since childhood. Roland’s suicide is the pretext for making a documentary that speaks to us about poverty, love, hatred, the present, the past, alcohol, violence. Her observations imbued with tenderness, the director introduces us to Madeleine, Roland’s aunt, Nathalie, his cousin, and her daughter, Caroline. Three generations of women with similar lives that, amazingly, repeat certain cycles. A essay without judgment or commentary – food for thought on both our heritage and our legacy.
Preceded by:
ELVIS L’ITALIANO
André-Line Beauparlant
2002 – Québec (Canada) – 12 min
Every community has its own reincarnation of Elvis, but none is as beloved as Giuseppe “Joe” Rondisi of Montreal’s vibrant Little Italy. Originally from Sicily and now in his fifties, Joe has been impersonating Elvis since childhood, performing in clubs and at community festivals, wherever he was wanted, loved and applauded. André-Line Beauparlant’s authentic portrait of this impersonator turned original overflows with Joe’s warmth, gentleness and humour as his days in the spotlight draw to a close.
PRESENTED IN COLLABORATION WITH TËNK
FST - French subtitles
EST - English subtitles
E/FST - Bilingual subtitles
