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2005 · 126 min · NR

C.R.A.Z.Y.

Directed by Jean-Marc Vallée · Comedy, Drama

C.R.A.Z.Y. (2005) is a Comedy film, directed by Jean-Marc Vallée set in Quebec during the 1960s–1980s, in winter. It runs 126 minutes and is rated NR.

Themes of family & loyalty, identity, and coming of age play out through episodic chapters.

Cinematography
Pierre Mignot
Cast
Marc-André GrondinDanielle ProulxMichel CôtéPierre-Luc BrillantAlex GravelMaxime TremblayNatacha ThompsonFrancis Ducharme

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Quebec
Setting
Urban
When
1960s1970s1980s
Season
Winter

Premise & themes

Themes
Family & LoyaltyIdentityComing Of Age
Structure
Episodic Chapters
Tone
MelancholicNostalgicHopeful

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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