Where to Watch Mario (1984) in Canada

What it's about

Set during summer in the Îles-de-la-Madeleine of Quebec, Mario and Simon are two brothers living in a fishing village with their mother, who runs a grocery story, and their father, who runs a fishing business. Mario is ten years old, mute and autistic. He is withdrawn from reality and living in a surreal world that only his older brother Simon and his stuffed coyote share. Mario is very close with and deeply admires his 18 year old brother, whom he depends upon for love and attention. Simon reads Arabian Knights stories to Mario, dresses him in sheik's clothing and they play out imaginary wars in an Arabian style fortress that they built. Everything changes when Helene, a beautiful young tourist comes between the two brothers. Simon falls in love and begins to neglect his brother to spend time with her. Mario feels rejected and discovers what hate and jealously are. He sets about a chain of events that lead to tragedy.

Cast and crew

Director

Jean Beaudin

Writer

Jean Beaudin, Arlette Dion, Jacques Paris

Starring

Xavier Norman Petermann, Francis Reddy, Nathalie Chalifour

Details

Release date

Oct 18, 1984

Language

French

Country

Canada

Awards

3 wins & 5 nominations

Where to Watch Mario (1984) in Canada — common questions

Where to watch Mario in Canada?

We have not confirmed a streaming, rental, or purchase option for Mario in Canada.

Can I stream Mario or do I have to rent it in Canada?

We have not confirmed a subscription, rental, or purchase option for Mario in Canada.

Can I watch Mario for free in Canada?

We have not confirmed a free option for Mario in Canada.