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J.A. Martin Photographer

1977Movie1 h 41 min

Drama
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9

A slow-burning, melancholic drama movie about history and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for scares, laughs or adrenaline.

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Story

At the turn of the century, Rose-Aimée, the hard working wife of photographer J.A. Martin, decides to leave her children with an aunt to go with him on his annual tour of the Québec countryside. She hopes the intimacy will rekindle their marriage.

Feels like

  • Early 20th Century Canada
  • Marriage on the Rocks
  • Intimate Character Study
  • Contemplative & Scenic
  • Rural Life
  • Melancholy but Hopeful
  • Historical Drama
  • Female Perspective
  • Slow-Paced

Cast

20 of 20

Crew

Directed by
Jean Beaudin
Written by
Marcel Sabourin, Jean Beaudin
Produced by
Jean-Marc Garand
Music by
Maurice Blackburn

Everyone

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Facts

May 26, 1977 · 1 h 41 min · Drama

Released
May 26, 1977
Runtime
1 h 41 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
French
Made in
Canada
Available in
93 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream J.A. Martin Photographer?"

Questions about J.A. Martin Photographer

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Where can I stream J.A. Martin Photographer?

Filmzie

In the United States, J.A. Martin Photographer is free with ads on Filmzie. It also streams in 92 other countries.

Is J.A. Martin Photographer worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 7.9).

Is J.A. Martin Photographer okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is J.A. Martin Photographer plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is J.A. Martin Photographer in English?

French

No, it was made in French.