Simply Johanne (2024)
1h 15m
Running Time
September 10, 2024Release Date
Plot.
Abandoned on the doorstep of a Montreal orphanage, Johanne Harrelle eventually rose to prominence as a gifted artist, actress, and one of North America's first Black models. Simply Johanne deftly explores her complex and audacious life through archival footage, interviews with loved ones and performances of her writings by three contemporary actresses. The film chronicles the journey of a magnetic and passionate woman who defied the expectations of her time.
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Cast & Crew.
Abla Osman
Isoloy Katshingu
Danielle Ouimet
Nadine Valcin
Director / Writer / Executive Producer
Ania Jamila
Producer
Josiane Blanc
Producer
Philippe Lavalette
Cinematography
Katharine Asals
Editor
Jacques Kuba-Seguin
Music
Yves Bisaillon
Executive Producer
Alex Guèvremont
Art Direction
Tony Manolikakis
Colorist
Media.
Details.
Release DateSeptember 10, 2024
Original NameJohanne, tout simplement
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 15m
Genres
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This Movie Is About.
artist
biography
modeling
black canadian
comedian
Wiki.
Simply Johanne (French: Johanne, tout simplement) is a Canadian documentary film, directed by Nadine Valcin and released in 2024. The film is a portrait of Johanne Harrelle, the actress and fashion model who became one of the first significant Black Canadian public figures.
The film premiered at the 2024 Quebec City Film Festival, and went into theatrical release in October 2024.
It was longlisted for the 2024 Jean-Marc Vallée DGC Discovery Award, and won the award for Outstanding Feature Film at the 2024 Reelworld Film Festival.