Guibord s'en va-t-en guerre (2015)
Directed by Philippe Falardeau

Comedy
aka: My Internship in Canada

Film Synopsis

Steve Guibord is an independent member of the North Quebec parliament.  With his country about to go to war with the Middle East, he finds himself with the decisive vote that will commit Canada to one course or another.  The Prime Minister, a member of the pro-war lobby, offers Guibord a ministerial appointment in return for his support for the war, but still he hesitates.  This, he decides, is a matter of conscience, not personal ambition.  Accompanied by a Haitian intern Souverain, Guibord undertakes a private tour to canvas the opinions of the voting public.  It is after all the duty of an elected politician to listen to those he serves and represents...
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Film Credits

  • Director: Philippe Falardeau
  • Script: Philippe Falardeau
  • Photo: Ronald Plante
  • Music: Martin Léon
  • Cast: Patrick Huard (Steve Guibord), Suzanne Clément (Suzanne), Clémence Dufresne-Deslières (Lune), Sonia Cordeau (Stéphanie Caron-Lavallée), Paul Doucet (Premier ministre), Jules Philip (Maire), Dangelo Néard (Optimiste), Robin Aubert (Rodrigue), Ellen David (Allison), Micheline Lanctôt (Mairesse), Alexis Martin (Conseiller du Premier ministre), Paul Ahmarani (Professeur Amin), Martine Bellisle (Femme en colère à l'assemblée), Barry Blake (Chef de l'opposition), Shayne Brazeau (Jimmy), Sam Chamas (Reporter), Amy Donovan (Fille du premier ministre), Irdens Exantus (Souverain Pascal), Laurent Guesley (Étudiant café haitien 2), Mel Guibz (Ottawa Reporter)
  • Country: Canada
  • Language: French / Creole / English
  • Support: Color
  • Runtime: 108 min
  • Aka: My Internship in Canada ; Going to War with Guibord

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