Love and Human Remains


1h 39m 1993

Brief Synopsis

The relationships between seven characters, one of whom is a serial killer who preys on women.

Film Details

Also Known As
De l'amour et des restes humains, l'amour et des restes humains
MPAA Rating
Genre
Adaptation
Crime
Drama
Erotic
Release Date
1993
Production Company
Atlantis Films; Ontario Film Development Corporation; Societe Generale Des Industries Culturelles Du Quebec; Super Ecran; TTlTfilm Canada
Distribution Company
MAX FILMS/SONY PICTURES CLASSICS; Caro-Line Distribution; New Vision Films; Rank Film Distributors Ltd; Sony Pictures Classics; Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Location
Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 39m

Synopsis

The relationships between seven characters, one of whom is a serial killer who preys on women.

Film Details

Also Known As
De l'amour et des restes humains, l'amour et des restes humains
MPAA Rating
Genre
Adaptation
Crime
Drama
Erotic
Release Date
1993
Production Company
Atlantis Films; Ontario Film Development Corporation; Societe Generale Des Industries Culturelles Du Quebec; Super Ecran; TTlTfilm Canada
Distribution Company
MAX FILMS/SONY PICTURES CLASSICS; Caro-Line Distribution; New Vision Films; Rank Film Distributors Ltd; Sony Pictures Classics; Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Location
Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 39m

Quotes

Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Expanded Release in United States July 7, 1995

Released in United States on Video January 23, 1996

Released in United States September 1993 (Shown at Telluride Film Festival September 3-6, 1993.)

Released in United States September 1993 (Shown at Toronto Festival of Festivals September 9-18, 1993.)

Released in United States 1994 (Shown in New York City (MOMA) as part of program "Denys Arcand" November 18 - December 2, 1994.)

Released in United States October 1994 (Shown at Chicago International Film Festival October 6-23, 1994.)

Released in United States October 1994 (Shown at Mill Valley Film Festival October 6-16, 1994.)

Winner of the 1994 Canadian Genie Award for best adapted screenplay. Film was also nominated for best supporting actor (Mathew Ferguson and Rick Roberts) and supporting actress (Mia Kirshner and Joanne Vannicola).

Released in United States Summer June 2, 1995

Expanded Release in United States June 16, 1995

Expanded Release in United States June 23, 1995

Expanded Release in United States July 7, 1995

Released in United States on Video January 23, 1996

Released in United States September 1993

Released in United States 1994

Released in United States September 1994

Released in United States October 1994

Released in United States November 1994

Released in United States 1995

Released in United States June 1995

Released in United States July 1995

Shown at Toronto Festival of Festivals September 9-18, 1993.

Shown at Venice Film Festival (Venetian Nights) September 1-12, 1994.

Shown at Chicago International Film Festival October 6-23, 1994.

Shown at Mill Valley Film Festival October 6-16, 1994.

Shown at Hawaii International Film Festival November 4-17, 1994.

Shown at International Gay & Lesbian Pride Film Festival in Tampa, FL September 29 - October 8, 1995.

Shown at San Franciscso International Lesbian & Gay Film Festival June 9-18, 1995.

Shown at Philadelphia International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival July 6-16, 1995.

English-language debut for filmmaker Denys Arcand.

Began shooting September 20, 1992.

Completed shooting November 26, 1992.

Brad Fraser's play "Unidentified Human Remains and the True Nature of Love" was developed by Workshop West Theatre and was originally presented at Alberta Theatre Projects.

Released in United States Summer June 2, 1995

Expanded Release in United States June 16, 1995

Expanded Release in United States June 23, 1995

Released in United States September 1994 (Shown at Venice Film Festival (Venetian Nights) September 1-12, 1994.)

Released in United States November 1994 (Shown at Hawaii International Film Festival November 4-17, 1994.)

Released in United States 1995 (Shown at International Gay & Lesbian Pride Film Festival in Tampa, FL September 29 - October 8, 1995.)

Released in United States June 1995 (Shown at San Franciscso International Lesbian & Gay Film Festival June 9-18, 1995.)

Released in United States July 1995 (Shown at Philadelphia International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival July 6-16, 1995.)