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Testament

2023 1h 55m Comedy Drama List
Reviews 76% Audience Score Fewer than 50 Ratings
Jean-Michel, a 73-year-old bachelor, lives in a retirement home run by Suzanne. Their world is shaken up by the sudden arrival of young political activists campaigning for the removal of an ancient fresco depicting the welcoming of Europeans by Native Americans. As Jean-Michel is progressively losing faith in a world dominated by political correctness, he realizes his unsuspected love for Suzanne. Read More Read Less

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Javier Ocaña El Pais (Spain) However, although [Denys Arcand] may be right in some of his statements, all combined and without a single nuance, they reveal him less as a wise old man than as a vulgar reactionary. [Full review in Spanish] Jun 15, 2024 Full Review Chris Knight Original Cin A heartfelt drama about longing and regret - and a raised “médius” (middle finger) by Denys Arcand to this century’s increasingly stringent, strident notions of political correctness. Rated: A Nov 10, 2023 Full Review Andrew Parker The Gate It’s like having a two hour debate with someone well spoken and intelligent who sometimes runs into a wall, shrugs, and says, “well, that’s just your opinion.” It’s an ornery, dyspeptic work that also wants to play nice, and that never works. Rated: 4/10 Nov 10, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Ricardo L Filme maravilhoso. Vale muito a pena ver. Nos leva a pensar no mundo de hoje que temos cada vez menos tolerância. Muita gente jovem perdida sem pensar. Gostei muito. A parte do pintor observando a obra de arte é sensacional. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/20/24 Full Review Tim A I thought it was a great film. Just the right balance of satire, dark humour and feelgood. Many aspects focus on Quebec idiosyncrasies that might not be as relevant to those not aware of the province of Quebec's culture, geography or history. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/19/24 Full Review Francois B Bon film de Arcand. Ne vous fiez pas aux critiques! Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/18/23 Full Review Nathalie C Another great Arcand film. Quebec culture expressed with the wink and culture for which he is famous. Bravo, this is indeed a testament film. Thank you Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/18/23 Full Review Ana A Denys Arcand does it again with this gentle but moving story which develops into a wi fearful commentary on cancel culture and the foibles of mankind . All with humour and poignancy. Thumbs up! Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/07/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Jean-Michel, a 73-year-old bachelor, lives in a retirement home run by Suzanne. Their world is shaken up by the sudden arrival of young political activists campaigning for the removal of an ancient fresco depicting the welcoming of Europeans by Native Americans. As Jean-Michel is progressively losing faith in a world dominated by political correctness, he realizes his unsuspected love for Suzanne.
Director
Denys Arcand
Producer
Denise Robert
Screenwriter
Denys Arcand
Production Co
Cinémaginaire Inc.
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
Canadian French
Runtime
1h 55m