Affaire Dumont, L’

Details
Genre:
Drama
Run Times:
124 min
Language:
French (w. English Subtitles)
Cast:
Marc-André Grondin, Marilyn Castonguay, Sarianne Cormier, Kathleen Fortin
Director:
Daniel Grou
Writer:
Danielle Dansereau
Plot Summary

Based on a true story, Michel Dumont, a convenience store delivery man, separated and father of two young kids, is charged, judged and sentenced for a rape he denies ever having committed. In the course of his trial, he falls in love with Solange, a young single mother, who believes in his innocence. While he serves his time in prison, she marries him and she embarks on the colossal task of proving his innocence and having the court rehabilitate him.

Festival and Awards

Cinema du Québec à Paris, France, November 2012

Miami International Film Festival, USA, March 2013

International Film Festival Uruguay, March 2013

Festival International du Film Policier de Liège, Belgium, April 2013

Maine International Film Festival, USA, July 2013