Plot
In Félix and Meira, an unusual romance blossoms between two lost souls who inhabit the same neighborhood but vastly different worlds.
Release Year: 2014
Rating: 6.9/10 (214 voted)
Critic's Score: /100
Director: Maxime Giroux
Stars: Martin Dubreuil, Hadas Yaron, Luzer Twersky
Storyline
Félix and Meira is a story of an unconventional romance between two people living vastly different realities mere blocks away from one another. Each lost in their everyday lives, Meira (Hadas Yaron), a Hasidic Jewish wife and mother and Félix (Martin Dubreuil), a Secular loner mourning the recent death of his estranged father, unexpectedly meet in a local bakery in Montreal's Mile End district. What starts as an innocent friendship becomes more serious as the two wayward strangers find comfort in one another. As Félix opens Meira's eyes to the world outside of her tight-knit Orthodox community, her desire for change becomes harder for her to ignore, ultimately forcing her to choose: remain in the life that she knows or give it all up to be with Félix. Giroux's film is a poignant and touching tale of self-discovery set against the backdrops of Montreal, Brooklyn, and Venice, Italy.
Writers: Maxime Giroux, Alexandre Laferrière
Cast: Martin Dubreuil -
Félix
Hadas Yaron -
Meira
Luzer Twersky -
Shulem
Anne-Élisabeth Bossé -
Caroline
Benoît Girard -
Théodore
Melissa Weisz -
Ruth
Josh Doguin -
Isaac
Michelle Gee -
The cousin
Michelle Gold -
Cousine
Language: French, Yiddish, English, Spanish, Hebrew, Italian
Release Date: 17 April 2015
Filming Locations: Montreal, Québec, Canada
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Rating: 9/10
I was completely blown away by this unique film. It is a gentle,
nuanced look at two people from very different communities who connect
and fall in love. The young woman is from the Hassidic community in
Montreal. She is questioning her life and the limitations imposed on
her by her community. The man she meets is not from her community and
at a crossroads in his life. While this premise might seem implausible,
it is explored with subtlety and respect. I cannot forget to praise the
terrific performances of the three main actors. Israeli actress Hadas
Yaron is simply amazing as Meria, the young Hassidic woman who is
stifling in her marriage and community. Martin Dubreuil is also very
good as Felix who is in search of something but is not quite sure what.
All he knows is that he is instantly attracted to the shy, reluctant
young woman and he must try to connect with her in any way he can. The
chemistry between the two is simply electric. The character of Meira's
husband could have easily been portrayed as the clichéd overbearing,
uncaring spouse. Instead, actor Luzer Twersky makes him a sympathetic
character trapped by his own failings. He simply does not know how to
deal with his wife's angst. There are some incredible moments of
tenderness in this film (The first time Felix and Meira hold hands is
understated but very powerful). Overall this is a beautiful layered
love story that is full of hope and happiness. Love will always find a
way. Not to be missed. Bravo Maxime Giroux for giving us such a
beautiful film.
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