Séraphin: Heart of Stone

2002Movie1 h 50 min

63
DecentGoodWatch score

A moving, slow-burning drama movie about history and class and money.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, warmth or scares.

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Story

The story takes place during the colonization of the Laurentian region in Quebec towards the end of the 19th century (approx. 1885-90), near Sainte-Adèle. An unscrupulous man, Séraphin Poudrier, dominates the small community using his wealth. Mayor of the village, he will marry Donalda Laloge, after her father, unable to repay his debt, gives her to him in marriage. Donalda, a gentle and submissive woman who was promised to the handsome Alexis Labranche, rather, he will live his life according to the wishes of this petty and contemptuous miser, but will never let his situation get him down.

Feels like

  • Quebec Historical Drama
  • Capitalist Greed & Exploitation
  • Tragic Romance
  • Rural Colonization Life
  • Character Study of a Miser
  • Social Stratification
  • Melancholic Atmosphere
  • Classic Literary Adaptation
  • Moral Decay
  • Enduring Suffering

Cast

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Directed by
Charles Binamé
Produced by
Lorraine Richard

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Facts

November 29, 2002 · 1 h 50 min · Disturbing Imagery

Released
November 29, 2002
Runtime
1 h 50 min
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
French
Also spoken
English
Made in
Canada
Available in
15 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

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6 questions, like "Where can I stream Séraphin: Heart of Stone?"

Questions about Séraphin: Heart of Stone

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Where can I stream Séraphin: Heart of Stone?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Séraphin: Heart of Stone worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 6.6).

Is Séraphin: Heart of Stone okay for kids?

Disturbing imagery

Yes: its content advisories are disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Séraphin: Heart of Stone good for date night?

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It's better for a family night: romance is 5 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for families.

Is Séraphin: Heart of Stone plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Séraphin: Heart of Stone in English?

FrenchEnglish

No, it was made in French, with some English.