Oh, Canada (film)

Oh, Canada
Oh, Canada
	Release poster
Directed by	Paul Schrader
Screenplay by	Paul Schrader
Based on	Foregone; by Russell Banks
Produced by	Tiffany Boyle; David Gonzales; Meghan Hanlon; Scott LaStaiti; Luisa Law;
Starring	Richard Gere; Jacob Elordi; Uma Thurman; Victoria Hill; Michael Imperioli; Penelope Mitchell; Kristine Froseth;
Cinematography	Andrew Wonder
Edited by	Benjamin Rodriguez Jr.
Music by	Phosphorescent
Production; companies	Foregone Film PSC; Fit Via Vi Film Productions; Lucky 13 Productions; Ottocento Films; SIPUR; Vested Interest;
Release date	May 17, 2024 (Cannes);
Running time	91 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English

Oh, Canada is a 2024 American drama film written and directed by Paul Schrader, based on the 2021 novel Foregone by Russell Banks. It stars Richard Gere, Uma Thurman, Michael Imperioli, Jacob Elordi, Victoria Hill, and Kristine Froseth.^[1] This marked the second collaboration between Gere and Schrader after American Gigolo as well as Schrader's second adaptation of a novel by Banks after 1997's Affliction.

The film had its world premiere at the 77th Cannes Film Festival on May 17, 2024.^[2]

Premise

The story delves into the life of a tormented writer on the brink of death, a Canadian-American leftist who fled to Canada to avoid the Vietnam War draft.^[3]

Leonard Fife (Richard Gere in the modern day, Jacob Elordi in flashbacks) is a terminally ill writer and filmmaker who has agreed to have his final testament of his life filmed by documentary filmmakers Malcolm (Michael Imperioli) and Diana (Victoria Hill), but proves to be an unreliable narrator due to his failing and distorted memory.^[4]

Cast

Richard Gere as Leonard Fife
- Jacob Elordi as young Leonard Fife
Uma Thurman as Emma
Victoria Hill as Diana
Michael Imperioli as Malcolm
Penelope Mitchell as Sloan/Amy
Kristine Froseth as Alicia
Zach Shaffer

Production

The production received a SAG-AFTRA exemption and began filming in New York City in September 2023. It wrapped production three weeks later in October.^[5]^[6] In December 2023, it was announced Kristine Froseth, Michael Imperioli, and Uma Thurman had joined the cast of the film.^[7]^[8]^[9] Robert De Niro turned down Gere's part due to the low salary.^[10] Arclight Films, after producing Schrader's First Reformed, agreed to finance and represent sales of the movie at the European Film Market.^[11]

Reception

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 60% of 10 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.9/10.^[12]

References

^ Thompson, Anne (May 9, 2023). "Paul Schrader on the 'Explicit' Script He Gave to Elisabeth Moss: 'I'm an Old Male. How Am I Going to Direct This?'". IndieWire. Retrieved September 16, 2023.
^ "The Screenings Guide of the 77th Festival de Cannes". Festival de Cannes. May 8, 2024. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
^ Barfield, Charles. "'Oh, Canada': Paul Schrader Confirms New Film Will Star Richard Gere & Jacob Elordi". The Playlist. Retrieved September 16, 2023.
^ Jonathan Romney, "‘Oh, Canada’: Cannes Review". Screen Daily, May 17, 2024.
^ Ruimy, Jordan (August 19, 2019). "Paul Schrader's 'Oh, Canada' Starts Production in NYC". World of Reel. Retrieved September 16, 2023.
^ "Paul Schrader's 'Oh' Canada' Wraps Production". Orange County Film Office. October 12, 2023. Archived from the original on October 28, 2023. Retrieved October 29, 2023.
^ Grobar, Matt (December 5, 2023). "Kristine Froseth Joins Richard Gere, Jacob Elordi In Paul Schrader Pic 'Oh, Canada'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
^ Grobar, Matt (December 8, 2023). "Michael Imperioli Boards Paul Schrader's 'Oh, Canada". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
^ Grobar, Matt (December 12, 2023). "Uma Thurman Confirmed To Join Richard Gere, Jacob Elordi In 'Oh, Canada'". Deadline. Retrieved January 13, 2024.
^ Paul Schrader in Cannes: “Every Time I’m Getting Ready to Die, I Have a New Idea”
^ Keslassy, Elsa (February 8, 2024). "Arclight Films Boards Paul Schrader's 'Oh, Canada' Starring Jacob Elordi, Richard Gere (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
^ "Oh, Canada". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved May 19, 2024.

External links

Oh, Canada at IMDb

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[1] Thompson, Anne (May 9, 2023). "Paul Schrader on the 'Explicit' Script He Gave to Elisabeth Moss: 'I'm an Old Male. How Am I Going to Direct This?'". IndieWire. Retrieved September 16, 2023.

[2] "The Screenings Guide of the 77th Festival de Cannes". Festival de Cannes. May 8, 2024. Retrieved May 8, 2024.

[3] Barfield, Charles. "'Oh, Canada': Paul Schrader Confirms New Film Will Star Richard Gere & Jacob Elordi". The Playlist. Retrieved September 16, 2023.

[romney-4] Jonathan Romney, "‘Oh, Canada’: Cannes Review". Screen Daily, May 17, 2024.

[5] Ruimy, Jordan (August 19, 2019). "Paul Schrader's 'Oh, Canada' Starts Production in NYC". World of Reel. Retrieved September 16, 2023.

[6] "Paul Schrader's 'Oh' Canada' Wraps Production". Orange County Film Office. October 12, 2023. Archived from the original on October 28, 2023. Retrieved October 29, 2023.

[7] Grobar, Matt (December 5, 2023). "Kristine Froseth Joins Richard Gere, Jacob Elordi In Paul Schrader Pic 'Oh, Canada'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 8, 2023.

[8] Grobar, Matt (December 8, 2023). "Michael Imperioli Boards Paul Schrader's 'Oh, Canada". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 8, 2023.

[9] Grobar, Matt (December 12, 2023). "Uma Thurman Confirmed To Join Richard Gere, Jacob Elordi In 'Oh, Canada'". Deadline. Retrieved January 13, 2024.

[10] Paul Schrader in Cannes: “Every Time I’m Getting Ready to Die, I Have a New Idea”

[11] Keslassy, Elsa (February 8, 2024). "Arclight Films Boards Paul Schrader's 'Oh, Canada' Starring Jacob Elordi, Richard Gere (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved February 8, 2024.

[Rotten_Tomatoes-12] "Oh, Canada". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved May 19, 2024.

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