Sous le signe du lion
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Sous le signe du lion is a Quebec
television series comprising thirty 30-minute episodes, directed by Jean-Pierre Sénécal and broadcast in 1961
. A two-season remake (thirteen 60-minute episodes each season) was broadcast in 1997
and in 2000
. The original screeplay was written by Françoise Loranger
. Hélène Pedneault adapted it in 1997 and Guy Fournier
in 2000. The 1997 adaptation was directed by Maude Martin, and the 2000 by Yvon Trudel.
Faced with the daring and modern script, Radio-Canada
refused to broadcast it at first, but changed its mind a few years later.
by Jérémie's mistress and the family maid, Annette. The plot unfolds around Clothilde's locket, on which is engraved "Qui suis-je?" (Who am I?), and her diary, to which Jérémie has no access.
In the second season of the remake, Jérémie is paralyzed after a heart attack. He loses his hold on the family, which further worsens his health.
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television series comprising thirty 30-minute episodes, directed by Jean-Pierre Sénécal and broadcast in 1961
1961 in television
The year 1961 in television involved some significant events.Below is a list of television-related events in 1961.For the American TV schedule, see: 1961-62 American network television schedule.-Events:...
. A two-season remake (thirteen 60-minute episodes each season) was broadcast in 1997
1997 in television
The year 1997 in television involved some significant events.Below is a list of television-related events in 1997.- Events :-Debuts:-Miniseries:*Knots Landing: Back to the Cul-de-Sac, a reunion of the 1979–93 series*The Last Don...
and in 2000
2000 in television
The year 2000 in television involved some significant events.Below is a list of television-related events in 2000.For the American TV schedule, see: 2000-01 United States network television schedule.-Event:-Debuts:-1940s:...
. The original screeplay was written by Françoise Loranger
Françoise Loranger
Françoise Loranger was a Canadian playwright, radio producer, theatrical writer and feminist. She was born in Saint-Hilaire.- Biography :...
. Hélène Pedneault adapted it in 1997 and Guy Fournier
Guy Fournier
Guy Fournier, CM is a Quebec author, playwright, and screenwriter. He is the twin brother of Claude Fournier and the uncle of Jean-Vincent Fournier....
in 2000. The 1997 adaptation was directed by Maude Martin, and the 2000 by Yvon Trudel.
Faced with the daring and modern script, Radio-Canada
Télévision de Radio-Canada
Télévision de Radio-Canada is a Canadian French language television network. It is owned by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, known in French as Société Radio-Canada. Headquarters are at Maison Radio-Canada in Montreal, which is also home to the network's flagship station, CBFT-DT...
refused to broadcast it at first, but changed its mind a few years later.
Synopsis
The story revolves around rich and powerful Jérémie Martin, the father in a family which fears and scorns him. It begins after the death of his wife Clothilde, who is euthanizedEuthanasia
Euthanasia refers to the practice of intentionally ending a life in order to relieve pain and suffering....
by Jérémie's mistress and the family maid, Annette. The plot unfolds around Clothilde's locket, on which is engraved "Qui suis-je?" (Who am I?), and her diary, to which Jérémie has no access.
In the second season of the remake, Jérémie is paralyzed after a heart attack. He loses his hold on the family, which further worsens his health.
Original version
- Juliette BéliveauJuliette BéliveauJuliette Béliveau was a French Canadian actress and singer, who starred in various radio and television comedies and dramas, as well as in theatre productions...
: Marie-Rose Julien - Rita Bibeau: shop employee
- Charlotte Boisjoli: Annette Julien
- Monique Champagne: Céline Martin
- Colette Courtois: stenographer
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: Beaujeu Martin - Jean Dalmain: Dr. Rondeau
- Bertrand Gagnon: Master Pelletier
- Roger Garceau: Notary Public Beauchemin
- François Guillier: Michel Martin
- Paul HébertPaul HébertPaul Hébert, OC, CQ is a French Canadian actor. He was awarded the Officer of the Order of Canada on June 29, 1987 for his services to French Canadian entertainment and was made a Knight of the National Order of Quebec in 1994...
: Gabriel Mercier - Jacques Kasma: René
- Madeleine Langlois: Céline Martin
- François Lavigne: Trudeau
- Ovila Légaré: Jérémie Martin
- Yves Létourneau: Laurent Martin
- Michel Mailhot: Jean-Marie Mounier
- Monique MercureMonique MercureMonique Mercure, is a Canadian actress.-Career:Mercure was born in Montreal, Quebec. At the 1977 Cannes Film Festival she won the award for Best Actress for the film J.A. Martin Photographer...
: Simone - Jean-Louis MilletteJean-Louis MilletteJean-Louis Millette was a French-speaking Quebec actor and writer.Millette's television career spans over thirty years: he was a cast member of many of the best-known series in Quebec, including the children's series La Ribouldingue , L'Héritage, Symphorien and Montréal P.Q. Jean-Louis Millette...
: a client of Beaujeu's - Dyne Mousso: Martine Julien
- Jean-Louis Paris: Albert Julien
- Claude Préfontaine: Philippe Beaujeu
- Denise ProvostDenise ProvostDenise Provost is an American politician who represents the 27th Middlesex District in the Massachusetts House of Representatives and was a member of the Somerville, Massachusetts Board of Aldermen from 2000–2006....
: Clothilde Martin - Rose Rey-Duzil: Maria
- Claire Richard: Carmelle
- François Tassé (actor): Maurice
- Véronique Vilbert: Beaujeu's secretary
Remake
- Jean Besré: Notary Public Beauchemin
- Eric Cabana: Maurice
- Anne-Marie CadieuxAnne-Marie CadieuxAnne-Marie Cadieux is a Canadian actress, film director and screenwriter. She has won a Jutra Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Le Coeur au Poing and in 2008 was nominated for a Genie Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role for her role in Toi .- External links :...
: Simone - Margot Campbell: Céline
- Corinne Chevarier: Carmelle
- Suzanne Clément: Martine Julien
- Jean Deschênes: Jérémie's father
- Pierre Drolet: doctor
- Jacques GodinJacques GodinJacques Godin is a Canadian film and television actor. He won the Canadian Film Award for Best Actor for his role in the film O.K...
: Jérémie Martin - James P. Hyndman: Jean-Marie Mounier
- Pierre Légaré: Pelletier
- Sylvie Legault: Céline Martin
- Roger LégerRoger LegerRoger Leger was a professional ice hockey player who played 187 games in the National Hockey League. He was born in L'Annonciation, Quebec. He played with the Montreal Canadiens and New York Rangers.- References :...
: Laurent Martin - Jacques Lussier: Beaujeu Martin
- Alexis Martin: Philippe Beaujeu
- Marie-Claude Michaud: Geneviève
- Nathalie Naubert: Clothilde Beaujeu
- Huguette OlignyHuguette OlignyHuguette Oligny, is a Canadian actor.She married Gratien Gélinas, a great pioneer of Quebec theater, in 1973.In 1984 she was made an Officer of the Order of Canada and was promoted to Companion in 1996. In 1999 she was made an Officer of the National Order of Quebec.-External links:...
: Marie-Rose Julien - Denys Paris: René
- Claude Préfontaine: Dr. Rondeau
- Claude Prégent: Albert Julien
- Danielle ProulxDanielle ProulxDanielle Proulx is a French Canadian actress. She is multi-award winning actress and she was married to Raymond Cloutier. Her son, Émile Proulx-Cloutier, is also an actor. She also has a niece, Catherine Proulx-Lemay, who is an actress...
: Annette Julien - Denis Roy: Gabriel Mercier
- Gabriel Sabourin: Michel Martin
- Lenie Scoffié: Maria
- Gisèle Trépanier: Antonia