| It's the Heart That Dies Last | |
| Native Name: | |
| Director: | Alexis Durand-Brault |
| Producer: | Richard Lalonde |
| Starring: | Gabriel Sabourin Denise Filiatrault |
| Music: | Cœur de pirate |
| Based On: | C'est le cœur qui meurt en dernier by Robert Lalonde |
| Cinematography: | Jérôme Sabourin |
| Editing: | Louis-Philippe Rathé |
| Studio: | Forum Films |
| Distributor: | Christal Films |
| Runtime: | 103 minutes |
| Country: | Canada |
| Language: | French |
It's the Heart That Dies Last (French: '''C'est le cœur qui meurt en dernier''') is a Canadian drama film, directed by Alexis Durand-Brault and released in 2017.[1]
Based on the 2013 novel by Robert Lalonde, the film stars Gabriel Sabourin as Julian, a writer who has broken through to popular success with a memoir of his dysfunctional family.[2] He reunites with his estranged mother (Denise Filiatrault), only to learn that she is suffering from Alzheimer's disease and wants Julian's help in ending her life.[3] Sabourin has also written the screenplay.
The film received six nominations at the 6th Canadian Screen Awards in 2018, including Best Motion Picture.[4]
| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Screen Awards | 11 March 2018 | Best Motion Picture | Richard Lalonde | [5] | |
| Best Director | Alexis Durand-Brault | ||||
| Best Actress | Denise Filiatrault | ||||
| Best Actor | Gabriel Sabourin | ||||
| Best Adapted Screenplay | |||||
| Best Editing | Louis-Philippe Rathé | ||||
| Prix Iris | 3 June 2018 | Best Actress | Denise Filiatrault | [6] | |
| Best Screenplay | Gabriel Sabourin | ||||