Ma tante Aline
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Ma tante Aline is a 2007 Canadian comedy film
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Comedy film
Comedy film is a genre of film in which the main emphasis is on humour. They are designed to elicit laughter from the audience. Comedies are mostly light-hearted dramas and are made to amuse and entertain the audiences...
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Plot
- Geneviève Saint-Louis (Léonard) is a successful career woman who does nothing but work. One day, her aunt Aline (Picard) shows up unexpectedly on her doorstep penniless and just one step away from a retirement homeRetirement homeA retirement home is a multi-residence housing facility intended for senior citizens. Typically each person or couple in the home has an apartment-style room or suite of rooms. Additional facilities are provided within the building, including facilities for meals, gathering, recreation, and some...
. Determined to stay out, Aline turns Geneviève's life upside-down as she takes her on the ride of her life that includes a stop in CubaCubaThe Republic of Cuba is an island nation in the Caribbean. The nation of Cuba consists of the main island of Cuba, the Isla de la Juventud, and several archipelagos. Havana is the largest city in Cuba and the country's capital. Santiago de Cuba is the second largest city...
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Recognition
- Béatrice Picard - Genie Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading RoleGenie Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading RoleThe Genie Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role is awarded by the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television to the best Canadian actress.-1st Genie Awards:* Kate Lynch, Meatballs* Louise Portal, Cordélia...
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