Based on Alice Munro’s short story “The Bear Came Over the Mountain,” this moving film tells the story of Fiona (Christie) and Grant (Pinsent), a couple who have been married for over 40 years. As Fiona’s “forgetfulness” grows worse, the couple are forced to come to terms with the fact that it is actually Alzheimer’s, and they begin a journey that will test the bond they’ve shared for decades.
Away From Her
drama / ESL Films
Away From Her
An enduring love story with a powerful message about friendship, generosity and devotion, Away From Her was nominated for two Oscars and won over 39 other awards, including seven Genies for Best Picture, Best Director and Best Screenplay.
Director: Sarah Polley
An Officer of the Order of Canada, Polley won a screenwriting Oscar nomination for Away From Her, and directed Take This Waltz and Stories We Tell. She co-wrote Alias Grace, a miniseries based on Margaret Atwood’s novel, which premiered at TIFF 2017. Next, Polley will write, direct and produce an adaptation of the novel The Best Kind of People.
Director
Sarah Polley
Writer(s)
Sarah Polley
Star(s)
Julie Christie, Gordon Pinsent, Wendy Crewson, Olympia Dukakis, Kristen Thomson
Year
2006
Length
110 min
Rating
PG
LANGUAGE
English
SUBTITLES
French
DUBBING
French
