My Very Own Circus (French: Mon cirque à moi) is a 2020 Canadian comedy-drama film directed by Miryam Bouchard.[1] The film stars Jasmine Lemée as Laura, a young girl who has spent years living an itinerant lifestyle with her circus clown father Bill (Patrick Huard) and his stagehand Mandeep (Robin Aubert), but longs for a more conventional and stable life; she is given an opportunity to chase her own dreams when her teacher Patricia (Sophie Lorain) recognizes her academic potential and helps her to secure admission to a private boarding school, challenging her relationship with her father.[2]
The film was inspired in part by Bouchard's own experience as the daughter of a circus performer, although she has clarified that it should not be interpreted autobiographically.[3]
The film premiered in theatres on August 14, 2020.[4]
Awards
| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prix Iris | June 6, 2021 | Revelation of the Year | Jasmine Lemée | Nominated | [5] |
| Best Art Direction | David Pelletier | Nominated | |||
| Best Costume Design | Sharon Scott | Nominated | |||
| Best Hair | Stéphanie DeFlandre | Nominated |
References
- ^ Marc-André Lussier, "Mon cirque à moi: beau, charmant, touchant". La Presse, August 14, 2020.
- ^ Guillaume Mazoyer, "Mon cirque à moi : tel père, pas vraiment telle fille". Le Soleil, August 14, 2020.
- ^ Manon Dumais, "Le petit cirque extraordinaire de Miryam Bouchard". Le Devoir, August 7, 2020.
- ^ Anne-Frédérique Hébert-Dolbec, "«Mon cirque à moi»: un baume pour égayer les jours sombres". Le Devoir, August 14, 2020.
- ^ Charles-Henri Ramond, "La déesse des mouches à feu en tête des nominations". Films du Québec, April 26, 2021.
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