In this French Canadian film, the lives of teenagers are examined in fantasy sequences and through the use of documentary interviews. Prompted by the filmmaker, nine teenagers individually act out their secret dreams and, between times, talk about their world as they see it. The fantasy sequences make creative use of animation, unusual film-development techniques, and stills. Babette conceives of herself as an abbess defending her fortress, a convent; Michelle is transported in a dream of love where all time ceases; Philippe is the revolutionary, defeating all the institutions that plague him, and so on, through all their fantasies. All the actual preoccupations of youth are raised: authority, drugs, social conflict, sex. Jutra's style in "Wow" exhibits his innovative approach to storytelling and filmmaking, showcasing his talents as a director during that period. With English subtitles.
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Michèle Mercure
Self
Known for
Sweet Movie
Monique Simard
Self
Also in
The Return of the Immaculate Conception
Claude Jutra
Robert Forget
Danielle Bail
Danielle Bail
Marc Harvey
Self
Also in
Spawn of the Slithis
Philippe Dubé
Philippe Dubé
Pierre Charpentier
Self
Dave Gold
Dave Gold
Philippe Raoul
Philippe Raoul
François Jasmin
François Jasmin
Claude Jutra Director · Michèle Mercure Writer Pierre Charpentier Writer
Budget $140K · First release March 25, 1970 · Produced in Canada
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Budget
$140,000
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ONF | NFB
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Canada
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Original language
French
Spoken on screen
French
Release dates
Canada · March 25, 1970
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No release date listed for United States.
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