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Soft Shell Man

Soft Shell Man (French: Un crabe dans la tête) is a Québécois film, directed by André Turpin released in 2001.

The film was shot September to October 2000 in Aylmer, Quebec and Montreal.[1]

Synopsis

Alex, a young photographer, continually seduces. He pleases everyone, without ever having any of his own ideas, passions, or conflicts. His existence is completely empty, dependent on the need to please others. While in Montreal, he has an adventure with a journalist, Marie, who is in the company of his best friend. This friend, Sara, is deaf.

Cast

Reception

Critical response

Soft Shell Man has an approval rating of 100% on review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, based on 7 reviews, and an average rating of 7/10.[2]

Accolades

Soft Shell Man was Canada's submission for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, but was not nominated.[3]

See also

References

  1. ^ Dillon, Mark (September 3, 2001). "Un crabe dans la tete". Playback. Retrieved September 30, 2019.
  2. ^ https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/un-crabe-dans-la-tete-soft-shell-man
  3. ^ "Crabe Dans La Tete joins Oscar race for Canada". Screen Daily. November 3, 2002. Retrieved September 18, 2018.
  4. ^ Poirier, Agnes (December 12, 2001). "Atanarjuat and War Bride lead Genie race". Screen Daily. Retrieved September 30, 2019.
  5. ^ Kelly, Brendan (2002). "'Soft Shell Man' nabs 10 Jutras noms". Variety. Retrieved May 10, 2017.
  6. ^ Hays, Matthew (February 18, 2002). "Turpin's Crabe scoops up seven Jutra awards". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved May 10, 2017.
  7. ^ "Past Award Winners". Toronto Film Critics Association. Retrieved July 10, 2020.

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