The Back Country


1h 30m 1998

Brief Synopsis

Jacques returns to his hometown after a long absence to help care for his dying mother. His father does not believe in the illness, thinking that the doctors are killing her. But she is dying, and reveals to Jacques that his father is not really his father.

Film Details

Also Known As
Arriere Pays, L', Back Country, Hinterland, L' arrière pays
Genre
Drama
Foreign
Release Date
1998
Distribution Company
Mars Distribution

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 30m

Synopsis

Jacques returns to his hometown after a long absence to help care for his dying mother. His father does not believe in the illness, thinking that the doctors are killing her. But she is dying, and reveals to Jacques that his father is not really his father.

Film Details

Also Known As
Arriere Pays, L', Back Country, Hinterland, L' arrière pays
Genre
Drama
Foreign
Release Date
1998
Distribution Company
Mars Distribution

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 30m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Winner of FIPRESCI Special Mention at the 1998 Viennale International Film Festival in Vienna.

Released in United States October 1998

Released in United States 2008

Shown at Viennale International Film Festival in Vienna October 16-28, 1998.

Shown at Rotterdam International Film Festival (Kings & Aces) January 23-February 3, 2008.

Released in United States October 1998 (Shown at Viennale International Film Festival in Vienna October 16-28, 1998.)

Released in United States 2008 (Shown at Rotterdam International Film Festival (Kings & Aces) January 23-February 3, 2008.)