L' Escorte


1h 32m 1996

Brief Synopsis

Philippe and Jean-Marc are lovers and restauranteurs on the verge of banckruptcy who have just recieved bad news from Philippe's mother. They must repay the money she lent them to start the restaurant. With few other prospects, they invite their friends to a party in the vain hope of interesting one

Film Details

Also Known As
Escort, The, Escorte
MPAA Rating
Genre
Drama
Release Date
1996
Production Company
National Film Board Of Canada
Distribution Company
Epicentre Films

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 32m

Synopsis

Philippe and Jean-Marc are lovers and restauranteurs on the verge of banckruptcy who have just recieved bad news from Philippe's mother. They must repay the money she lent them to start the restaurant. With few other prospects, they invite their friends to a party in the vain hope of interesting one of them to invest. During the party, one of the guests decides to order an escort to liven things up a bit. When the party finally breaks up, leaving Jean-Marc alone, the emotionally distraught escort Steve, shows up. Soon the comfortable and predictable lives of Philippe and Jean-Marc are thrown into turmoil by their unexpected guest, and they're forced to re-evaluated their own lives and relationships.

Film Details

Also Known As
Escort, The, Escorte
MPAA Rating
Genre
Drama
Release Date
1996
Production Company
National Film Board Of Canada
Distribution Company
Epicentre Films

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 32m

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Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States October 1996

Released in United States March 1997

Released in United States June 1997

Released in United States July 1997

Shown at Vancouver International Film Festival October 4-20, 1996.

Shown at London Lesbian & Gay Film Festival March 13-27, 1997.

Shown at New York Lesbian & Gay Film Festival June 5-15, 1997.

Shown at San Francisco International Lesbian & Gay Film Festival June 20-29, 1997.

Shown at Outfest '97: The Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Film Festival July 11-20, 1997.

Feature directorial debut for Denis Langlois.

Released in United States October 1996 (Shown at Vancouver International Film Festival October 4-20, 1996.)

Released in United States March 1997 (Shown at London Lesbian & Gay Film Festival March 13-27, 1997.)

Released in United States June 1997 (Shown at San Francisco International Lesbian & Gay Film Festival June 20-29, 1997.)

Released in United States July 1997 (Shown at Outfest '97: The Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Film Festival July 11-20, 1997.)

Released in United States June 1997 (Shown at New York Lesbian & Gay Film Festival June 5-15, 1997.)