I've Heard the Mermaids Singing (Blu-ray)
Directed by Patricia Rozema
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Paule Baillargeon
Ann-Marie MacDonald
This charming, whimsical story about a waifish daydreamer with artistic aspirations is structured around a video-recorded confession. In Patricia Rozema’s fanciful character study, aspiring photographer Polly (comedian Sheila McCarthy) lands a job at a Toronto art gallery run by Gabrielle (Paule Baillargeon), who is also a painter. Polly is impressed with Gabrielle’s paintings, but as Polly gets to know her lover Mary (Ann-Marie MacDonald) and becomes entangled in their lives, she realizes Gabrielle isn’t exactly who she appears to be. The gauche absent-minded temp with spiky orange hair and the polished, bourgeois curator with a gift for gab are like night and day, yet a strong connection builds between these two women through their shared love of art, and their genuine curiosity and appetite for love. Winner of the Prix de la Jeunesse at the 1987 Cannes Film Festival.
To commemorate Canada 150, this film was digitally restored by Library and Archives Canada, Cinematheque Quebecoise, The Cinematheque, and TIFF. 4K Restoration made possible by The Government of Canada, Canada 150, RBC, Ontario 150 and Telefilm.
Blu-ray Extras Include:
•New Audio Commentary by director Patricia Rozema
• Rozema’s short films Passion: A Letter in 16mm (1985); Desperanto, part of the 1991 anthology film Montréal Vu Par...; The Shape I Think (1995) – written and performed by Rozema, part of the 1996 anthology film Symposium: Ladder of Love directed by Nik Sheehan
• Introduction by director Patricia Rozema (courtesy of Metrograph)
• Q&A with Patricia Rozema moderated by Laurie Anderson (courtesy of Metrograph)
• Video essay by Daniel Kremer
•Optional English, French and Spanish subtitles
• Trailer
"[Rozema] uses a seemingly simple style to make some quiet and deep observations… [McCarthy] has one of those faces that speaks volumes, and she is able to be sad without being depressing, funny without being a clown."
“[Rozema's] vivid and surprising imagination, coupled with a startlingly original performance by Sheila McCarthy, help make the film a rare and unexpected delight.”
“Fantasy and deft storytelling weave together in this delightful comedic drama. Polly remains one of my favourite Canadian film characters.”
“Gracefully directed. Alternately whimsical and heartbreaking, with a generous dose of fantasy. Shows an artist very much in tune with her voice.”
“Anyone who has ever yearned to break out the mold of a restricted life will find I’ve Heard the Mermaids Singing an enchanting and poetic epiphany. Bravo!”
“A short, sweet, enjoyable comedy, with a winning performance by McCarthy.”
Prix de la Jeunesse – Cannes Film Festival
Opening Night Selection – Toronto International Film Festival
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