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Le Cyclone de Noël

Alain Chicoine

Canada | V.O. French | 2024 | 85 min | DCP | color | Fiction | World Premiere

Isabelle Gagnon (Christine Beaulieu) is a firm believer in the magic of Christmas: recipes, gift exchanges, naughty elves and traditional family photos... Her preparations begin the day after Halloween! But this year, everything seems to be working against her. Everyone has other plans, and in these times of blended families, Isabelle will have to pedal hard to keep her gang around her this Christmas.

Distribution
Director Alain Chicoine
Cinematographer François Laplante-Delagrave
Screenplay Dominic Anctil, Marie-Hélène Grégoire, Louis-Philippe Rivard
Cast Juliette Aubé, Christine Beaulieu, Joey Bélanger, Emi Chicoine, Véronique Cloutier, Patrick Hivon, Danielle Proulx, Luc Senay, Catherine Souffront
Production KO24
Distribution Les Films Opale

Biographie

Alain Chicoine

Alain Chicoine, affectionately known as “Chico”, is a creator at heart and certainly one of the most prolific and versatile directors in Quebec. Since KOTV was founded in 2011, he has directed some of the company's most popular productions, including the acclaimed Bye Bye, L'œil du Cyclone (1-2-3) and more. As VP Creative at KOTV, Alain supervises hand-picked directors to ensure that all programs meet his criteria for quality and style. To earn his seal of approval, a modern tone and polished aesthetic are sine qua non. On set, Alain's friendly manner makes him a much-appreciated team leader.