Dancing in the Dark (1986 film)
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| Directed by | Leon Marr |
| Produced by | Anthony Kramreither Don Haig (executive producer) John Ryan (co-producer) |
| Screenplay by | Leon Marr |
| Based on | Dancing in the Dark by Joan Barfoot |
| Starring | Martha Henry Neil Munro |
| Music by | Erik Satie |
| Cinematography | Vic Sarin |
| Edited by | Thomas Berner |
| Distributed by | New World Pictures Shapiro Entertainment |
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93 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
Dancing in the Dark is a 1986 Canadian drama film. It is directed and written by Leon Marr and based on a novel by Joan Barfoot.
Plot
The story begins in the present as unfolds along with scenes from the past about Edna (Martha Henry), a woman in a hospital who each day writes down her memories. Edna cannot (or will not) talk to her doctor, and nurses have to take care of her basic needs. Edna's hospital surroundings give way to the bright colours of her home life as her memories surface while she writes. She is a devoted housewife, an excellent cook, and in love with her husband Harry (Munro) who often compliments her on her cooking, fills their conversations with his life at work, and they seem quite normal if perhaps a little boring. But then something happens that will change Edna's attitude toward herself, resulting in a hospital stay, and her stubborn unwillingness to talk.
Recognition
- 1987
- Genie Award for Best Achievement in Art Direction/Production Design - Lillian Sarafinchan - Won
- Genie Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role - Martha Henry - Won
- Genie Award for Best Adapted Screenplay - Leon Marr - Won
- Genie Award for Best Achievement in Direction - Leon Marr - Nominated
- Genie Award for Best Motion Picture - Nominated - Anthony Kramreither
- 1986
- Mannheim-Heidelberg International Filmfestival Interfilm Award - Honorable Mention - Leon Marr - Won
- Toronto International Film Festival Best Canadian Feature Film - Special Jury Citation - Martha Henry - Won
External links
- Lua error in Module:WikidataCheck at line 28: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value). Dancing in the Dark at IMDb
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