Simplement Viola: Pour l’amour de la Sagouine
2016•1h 16m•Released
Documentary
Viola Léger. The 86-year-old actress is famous for her performance of La Sagouine, a character of Antonine Maillet, whom she has lived for more than 45 years. As a tribute to this exceptional career, we invite you to watch the newly released Simpson Viola by Rodolphe Caron for free on NFB.ca. In this touching and intimate work shot last year, the filmmaker immortalizes the daily life of Viola, at 85 years old, while she was preparing - again and again! - for new shows.
Director
Rodolphe Caron
Languages
French
Studio
ONF | NFB
Cast
Viola Léger
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