Siméon (film) explained

Siméon is a 1992 French musical film^[1] directed by Euzhan Palcy.

Synopsis

Elderly music teacher Siméon dies and to keep his memory alive his granddaughter Orélie cuts off her braid, thus condemning him to become a Soucouyant. Siméon takes the opportunity to convince his son Isidore to continue his musical work.

Cast

• Jean-Claude Duverger : Simeon
• Jacob Desvarieux : Isidore
• Jocelyne Beroard : Roselyne
• Lucinda Messager : Orélie
• Albert Lirvat : Albert
• Jean-Michel Martial : Max
• Gerty Dambury : Lucie
• Jean-Claude Naimro : Charlie
• Pascal Légitimus : Philomene Junior
• Frédéric Caracas : Fred
• Alain Jean-Marie : Le Pianiste
• Lisette Malidor : La Dame de feu (voice)
• Jean-Philippe Marthely : Marius

Awards

The film won the Silver Crow at the 1993 Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival.

Bibliography

• Book: Mark Slobin. 29 September 2008. 978-0-8195-6882-3. en. 300-301. Global Soundtracks : Worlds of Film Music.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Euzhan Palcy, martiniquaise engagée, pionnière pour les cinéastes afro-américains et boudée en France . Cnewsactusdothy . June 27, 2020.