| The Handyman | |
| Native Name: | |
| Director: | Micheline Lanctôt |
| Producer: | René Malo |
| Starring: | Jocelyn Bérubé Andrée Pelletier |
| Music: | François Lanctôt |
| Cinematography: | André Gagnon |
| Editing: | Annick de Bellefeuille |
| Distributor: | René Malo Films |
| Runtime: | 99 minutes |
| Country: | Canada |
| Language: | French |
| Budget: | $ 550,000 (estimated) |
The Handyman (French: L'Homme à tout faire) is a 1980 Canadian drama/romance film directed by Micheline Lanctôt.[1]
The film centres on Armand Dorion (Jocelyn Bérubé), a shy, self-conscious man who works as a handyman; after he is hired to do some work for Thérèse St-Amant (Andrée Pelletier), a married woman who turns out to be as shy and self-conscious as him, the two begin a love affair.[2]
The cast also includes Marcel Sabourin as Georges, Armand's gay roommate who works as a limousine driver and has unrequited feelings of his own for Armand.[3]
The film earned six Genie Award nominations at the 2nd Genie Awards in 1981.
| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genie Awards | March 12, 1981 | Best Motion Picture | René Malo | [4] | |
| Best Actor | Jocelyn Bérubé | ||||
| Best Actress | Andrée Pelletier | ||||
| Best Director | Micheline Lanctôt | ||||
| Best Original Screenplay | Micheline Lanctôt | ||||
| Best Art Direction/Production Design | Normand Sarazin |