Soft Shell Man


Soft Shell Man is a Québécois film, directed by André Turpin released in 2001.
The film was shot September to October 2000 in Aylmer, Quebec and Montreal. The film was selected as the Canadian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 75th Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee.

Synopsis

Alex, a young photographer, continually seduces. He pleases everyone, without ever having any of his own ideas, passions, or conflicts. His existence is completely empty, dependent on the need to please others. While in Montreal, he has an adventure with a journalist, Marie, who is in the company of his best friend. This friend, Sara, is deaf.

Reception

Critical response

Soft Shell Man has an approval rating of 100% on review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, based on 7 reviews, and an average rating of 7/10.

Accolades

Soft Shell Man was Canada's submission for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, but was not nominated.
AwardDate of ceremonyCategoryRecipientResult
Genie AwardsFebruary 7, 2002Best Motion PictureJoseph Hillel and Luc DéryNomitated
Genie AwardsFebruary 7, 2002Best ScreenplayAndré TurpinNomitated
Genie AwardsFebruary 7, 2002Best ActorDavid La HayeNomitated
Genie AwardsFebruary 7, 2002Best CinematographyAndré TurpinNomitated
Jutra AwardsFebruary 17, 2002Best FilmLuc Déry and Joseph HillelWon
Jutra AwardsFebruary 17, 2002Best DirectorAndré TurpinWon
Jutra AwardsFebruary 17, 2002Best ScreenplayAndré TurpinWon
Jutra AwardsFebruary 17, 2002Best ActorDavid La HayeNomitated
Jutra AwardsFebruary 17, 2002Best Supporting ActorEmmanuel BilodeauWon
Jutra AwardsFebruary 17, 2002Best Supporting ActressPascale DesrochersNomitated
Jutra AwardsFebruary 17, 2002Best CinematographyAndré TurpinWon
Jutra AwardsFebruary 17, 2002Best EditingSophie LeblondWon
Jutra AwardsFebruary 17, 2002Best SoundGilles Corbeil, Sylvain Bellemare and Louis GignacNomitated
Jutra AwardsFebruary 17, 2002Best Original MusicGuy Pelletier and Ramachandra BorcarWon
Toronto Film Critics AssociationDecember 18, 2002Best Canadian Film