1981


1h 45m 2009

Brief Synopsis

In the spring of 1981, the Trogi family move into their brand new dream house in a suburb of Quebec City. Inflation and an economic downturn shake the foundations of their new existence and as the interest rates continue to climb, so does their mortgage and their blood pressure. Young Ricardo, 11, d

Film Details

Also Known As
Mille neuf cent quatre-vingt-un
Genre
Comedy
Foreign
Period
Release Date
2009
Production Company
Film Movement
Distribution Company
Alliance Atlantis Vivafilm; Alliance Atlantis Vivafilm

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 45m

Synopsis

In the spring of 1981, the Trogi family move into their brand new dream house in a suburb of Quebec City. Inflation and an economic downturn shake the foundations of their new existence and as the interest rates continue to climb, so does their mortgage and their blood pressure. Young Ricardo, 11, doesn't know what the word mortgage means but he knows it's a menace. And, as a poor ethnic newcomer in a school where most of the kids are from rich families, Ricardo must rely on his wits and imagination to survive.

Film Details

Also Known As
Mille neuf cent quatre-vingt-un
Genre
Comedy
Foreign
Period
Release Date
2009
Production Company
Film Movement
Distribution Company
Alliance Atlantis Vivafilm; Alliance Atlantis Vivafilm

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 45m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States 2009

Released in United States October 2009

Shown at Montreal World Film Festival (Opening Film/Out of Competition) August 27-September 7, 2009.

Released in United States 2009 (Shown at Montreal World Film Festival (Opening Film/Out of Competition) August 27-September 7, 2009.)

Shown at Rome International Film Festival (Alice in the City - Competition) October 15-23, 2009.

Released in United States October 2009 (Shown at Rome International Film Festival (Alice in the City - Competition) October 15-23, 2009.)