Walk All Over Me
Encyclopedia
Walk All Over Me is a Canadian
film released in 2007 written by Robert Cuffley
and Jason Long. The film stars Leelee Sobieski
as "Alberta", a small town girl who assumes the false identity of her former babysitter and current dominatrix
roommate "Celene", played by Tricia Helfer
. Lothaire Bluteau
, Michael Eklund
, Michael Adamthwaite
, and Jacob Tierney
also star in the film. It was directed by Cuffley and produced by Carolyn McMaster
.
Walk All Over Me premiere at the 2007 Toronto International Film Festival
, where it was bought by The Weinstein Company
.
, principal filming was actually done in Manitoba
, presumably to save money on location shoots. This was the first film Leelee Sobieski appeared in after having her ears pierced for the very first time at the age of 23.
lists two positive reviews, and two negative ones.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
film released in 2007 written by Robert Cuffley
Robert Cuffley
Robert Cuffley is a Canadian film director and screenwriter . He co-wrote the screenplay and directed Walk All Over Me , Turning Paige , Soother , and Eyes for You .-External links:...
and Jason Long. The film stars Leelee Sobieski
Leelee Sobieski
Liliane Rudabet Gloria Elsveta Sobieski , known professionally as Leelee Sobieski, is an American actress. Sobieski achieved recognition in her mid-teens for her performance in the 1998 film Deep Impact...
as "Alberta", a small town girl who assumes the false identity of her former babysitter and current dominatrix
Dominatrix
Dominatrix or mistress is a woman or women who takes the dominant role in bondage, discipline and sadomasochism, or BDSM. A common form of address for a submissive to a dominatrix is "mistress", "ma'am", "domina" or "maîtresse"...
roommate "Celene", played by Tricia Helfer
Tricia Helfer
Tricia Janine Helfer is a Canadian actress and former model, best known for her roles as Number Six in the re-imagined Battlestar Galactica miniseries and television series, "Carla" on Burn Notice, and FBI Special Agent Alex Rice on Dark Blue, as well as for hosting the first season of Canada's...
. Lothaire Bluteau
Lothaire Bluteau
Lothaire Bluteau is a French-Canadian actor. He was born in Montreal, Quebec and performs in both French and English. He had a recurring role in the third season of the television series 24 as the character Marcus Alvers.-Biography:...
, Michael Eklund
Michael Eklund
Michael Eklund is a Canadian actor, who has made numerous appearances in both television and film roles.-Acting career:Since 2006, Eklund has appeared as Vancouver Narcotics detective, Rene Dejardins, in CBC's drama, Intelligence....
, Michael Adamthwaite
Michael Adamthwaite
Michael David Adamthwaite is a Canadian voice actor. He is credited with providing the voice for many characters in various anime series...
, and Jacob Tierney
Jacob Tierney
Jacob Daniel Tierney is a Canadian actor, film director and screenwriter.Tierney was born in Montreal, Quebec, the son of veteran producer Kevin Tierney...
also star in the film. It was directed by Cuffley and produced by Carolyn McMaster
Carolyn McMaster
Carolyn McMaster is a Canadian film producer and principal partner in Calgary's CHAOS a film company with director Robert Cuffley. She produced the independent film Walk All Over Me starring Tricia Helfer and Leelee Sobieski; which was released in 2007...
.
Walk All Over Me premiere at the 2007 Toronto International Film Festival
2007 Toronto International Film Festival
The 2007 Toronto International Film Festival was a 32nd annual film festival held in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It ran from September 6, 2007 to September 15, 2007. The lineup consisted of 349 films from 55 countries, selected from 4156 submissions...
, where it was bought by The Weinstein Company
The Weinstein Company
The Weinstein Company is an American film studio founded by Bob and Harvey Weinstein in 2005 after the brothers left the then-Disney-owned Miramax Films, which they had co-founded in 1979...
.
Synopsis
Alberta leaves her small hometown to move in the city, and moves in with her former babysitter, Celene, who is now a professional dominatrix. Out of money, Alberta decides to impersonate her roommate's identity, lured by the 300$/hour pay rate. While working her first client, Paul, three men break in the house, believing Paul stole half a million dollars from them. Paul defends himself, saying whatever money he has he won at the casino. Alberta flees the scene, grabbing Paul's money on her way out, which leads the robbers to believe she's involved with the theft as well. For the rest of the movie, Alberta and Celene are now trying to deal with the resulting mess.Cast
- Leelee SobieskiLeelee SobieskiLiliane Rudabet Gloria Elsveta Sobieski , known professionally as Leelee Sobieski, is an American actress. Sobieski achieved recognition in her mid-teens for her performance in the 1998 film Deep Impact...
as Alberta, a small town girl - Tricia HelferTricia HelferTricia Janine Helfer is a Canadian actress and former model, best known for her roles as Number Six in the re-imagined Battlestar Galactica miniseries and television series, "Carla" on Burn Notice, and FBI Special Agent Alex Rice on Dark Blue, as well as for hosting the first season of Canada's...
as Celene, former babysitter of Alberta, and professional dominatrix - Lothaire BluteauLothaire BluteauLothaire Bluteau is a French-Canadian actor. He was born in Montreal, Quebec and performs in both French and English. He had a recurring role in the third season of the television series 24 as the character Marcus Alvers.-Biography:...
as Rene, club owner who believes Paul hides money from him - Jacob TierneyJacob TierneyJacob Daniel Tierney is a Canadian actor, film director and screenwriter.Tierney was born in Montreal, Quebec, the son of veteran producer Kevin Tierney...
as Paul, newcomer to Vancouver - Michael EklundMichael EklundMichael Eklund is a Canadian actor, who has made numerous appearances in both television and film roles.-Acting career:Since 2006, Eklund has appeared as Vancouver Narcotics detective, Rene Dejardins, in CBC's drama, Intelligence....
as Aaron, an ex-convict and brother of Isaac - Michael AdamthwaiteMichael AdamthwaiteMichael David Adamthwaite is a Canadian voice actor. He is credited with providing the voice for many characters in various anime series...
as Isaac, brother of Aaron, and works for Rene - Ross McMillanRoss McMillanRoss McMillan born 2 June 1987 in Chesterfield, England is a rugby union player for Birmingham & Solihull in The Championship.Ross McMillan's position of choice is as a hooker.Mcmillan represented England at U19 level....
as Spencer, regular slave of Celene
Crew
- Robert CuffleyRobert CuffleyRobert Cuffley is a Canadian film director and screenwriter . He co-wrote the screenplay and directed Walk All Over Me , Turning Paige , Soother , and Eyes for You .-External links:...
, director, co-writer - Carolyn McMasterCarolyn McMasterCarolyn McMaster is a Canadian film producer and principal partner in Calgary's CHAOS a film company with director Robert Cuffley. She produced the independent film Walk All Over Me starring Tricia Helfer and Leelee Sobieski; which was released in 2007...
, producer, executive producer - Jason Long, co-writer
- Colin Neale, executive producer
- Kyle Irving, executive producer
- Norayr Kasper, director of photography
- Ken Filewych, editor
- Mike Shields, composer
- Taavo Soodor, production designer
- Patti Henderson, costume design
Production
While the film is set in VancouverVancouver
Vancouver is a coastal seaport city on the mainland of British Columbia, Canada. It is the hub of Greater Vancouver, which, with over 2.3 million residents, is the third most populous metropolitan area in the country,...
, principal filming was actually done in Manitoba
Manitoba
Manitoba is a Canadian prairie province with an area of . The province has over 110,000 lakes and has a largely continental climate because of its flat topography. Agriculture, mostly concentrated in the fertile southern and western parts of the province, is vital to the province's economy; other...
, presumably to save money on location shoots. This was the first film Leelee Sobieski appeared in after having her ears pierced for the very first time at the age of 23.
Reviews
The review aggregator Rotten TomatoesRotten Tomatoes
Rotten Tomatoes is a website devoted to reviews, information, and news of films—widely known as a film review aggregator. Its name derives from the cliché of audiences throwing tomatoes and other vegetables at a poor stage performance...
lists two positive reviews, and two negative ones.
Awards
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| Award | Year | Category | Name | Outcome |
| AMPIA Awards | 2008 | Best Feature Film | Carolyn McMaster Carolyn McMaster Carolyn McMaster is a Canadian film producer and principal partner in Calgary's CHAOS a film company with director Robert Cuffley. She produced the independent film Walk All Over Me starring Tricia Helfer and Leelee Sobieski; which was released in 2007... |
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| Leo Awards Leo Awards The Leo Awards are the awards program for the British Columbia film and television industry, celebrating excellence in artistic achievement. Held each May in Vancouver, Canada, the Leo Awards honour nominees and winners in 13 program categories and up to 19 craft categories... |
2008 | Best Supporting Performance by a Male in a Feature Length Drama | Michael Eklund Michael Eklund Michael Eklund is a Canadian actor, who has made numerous appearances in both television and film roles.-Acting career:Since 2006, Eklund has appeared as Vancouver Narcotics detective, Rene Dejardins, in CBC's drama, Intelligence.... |
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| Best Lead Performance by a Female in a Feature Length Drama | Tricia Helfer Tricia Helfer Tricia Janine Helfer is a Canadian actress and former model, best known for her roles as Number Six in the re-imagined Battlestar Galactica miniseries and television series, "Carla" on Burn Notice, and FBI Special Agent Alex Rice on Dark Blue, as well as for hosting the first season of Canada's... |
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| Best Supporting Performance by a Male in a Feature Length Drama | Michael Adamthwaite Michael Adamthwaite Michael David Adamthwaite is a Canadian voice actor. He is credited with providing the voice for many characters in various anime series... |
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