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Lessons on Life

8.019891h 38mMovieDrama

A day in the life of a Quebec magazine writer - his fortieth birthday - from his dream before waking to his last act before sleeping. He looks back over his life, his thoughts, and his loves.

DirectorJacques Leduc
WritersMichel Langlois·Jacques Leduc
ProducersPierre Latour·Suzanne Dussault

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Cast · Directed by Jacques Leduc

PBPaule Baillargeon
Paule Baillargeon
Madeleine
NCNormand Chouinard
Normand Chouinard
Him
PM
Paule Marier
Pascale
JC
Josée Chaboillez
Nicole
HRHubert Reeves
Hubert Reeves
Hubert
GNGuy Nadon
Guy Nadon
The editor
EK
Elzbieta Koczorowski
Eve
SBSylvie-Catherine Beaudoin
Sylvie-Catherine Beaudoin
Eye Specialist
MG
Marie-Josée Gauthier
Geneviève
FCFrédérique Collin
Frédérique Collin
Thérèse
MSMarcel Sabourin
Marcel Sabourin
Bertrand
FCFrance Castel
France Castel
Jeanne

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