Sous le signe du lion explained

Genre:drama series
Creator:Françoise Loranger
Country:Canada
Num Seasons:3
Num Episodes:56
Runtime:30 min. and 60 min.
Channel:Télévision de Radio-Canada

Sous le signe du lion is a Quebec television series comprising thirty 30-minute episodes, directed by Jean-Pierre Sénécal and broadcast in 1961. A two-season remake (thirteen 60-minute episodes each season) was broadcast in 1997 and in 2000. The original screenplay was written by Françoise Loranger. Hélène Pedneault adapted it in 1997 and Guy Fournier in 2000. The 1997 adaptation was directed by Maude Martin, and the 2000 by Yvon Trudel.

Faced with the daring and modern script, Radio-Canada refused to broadcast it at first, but changed its mind a few years later.

Synopsis

The story revolves around rich and powerful Jérémie Martin, the father in a family which fears and scorns him. It begins after the death of his wife Clothilde, who is euthanized by Jérémie's mistress and the family maid, Annette. The plot unfolds around Clothilde's locket, on which is engraved "Qui suis-je?" (Who am I?), and her diary, to which Jérémie has no access.

In the second season of the remake, Jérémie is paralyzed after a heart attack. He loses his hold on the family, which further worsens his health.

Cast

Original version

Remake

See also

Awards

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