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Nelligan

19911h 44m3.8/ 10 · TMDB · 4 votes
Drama

This historical drama with music examines the life and times of Émile Nelligan, one of the major Canadian poets of the 19th century who struggled through a difficult childhood with the help of his loving mother, only to see his career cut short by tragic circumstances.

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Directed by Robert Favreau

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Ansh Kapoor

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The people behind the story

Marc St. Pierre

Émile Nelligan (jeune)

Michel Comeau

Émile Nelligan

Lorraine Pintal
Lorraine Pintal

Émilie Nelligan

Luc Morissette
Luc Morissette

David Nelligan

Gabriel Arcand
Gabriel Arcand

Père Seers

David La Haye
David La Haye

Arthur de Bussières

Dominique Leduc
Dominique Leduc

Idola St-Jean

Andrée Lachapelle
Andrée Lachapelle

Robertine Barry

Marthe Turgeon
Marthe Turgeon

Mme St-Jean

Isabelle Cyr

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Last checked 9 Oct 2026.

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Film details

Released27 Sept 1991
Original languageFrench
CountriesCanada
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Isabelle Cyr

Eva Nelligan

Jean-François Casabonne
Jean-François Casabonne

Charles Gill

Patrick Goyette
Patrick Goyette

Joseph Melançon