Mon Oncle Antoine (1971) poster7

Canada10 Essential Canadian FilmsStop 7 of 10

Mon Oncle Antoine

1971 · 105 min · Drama

In a wintry Quebec mining town at Christmastime, a boy comes of age amid the everyday life of the relatives who run the general store and the local undertaking business. Widely hailed as one of the greatest Canadian films.

Why it’s here

A Quebec classic rooted in French Canadian community, labor, religion, and childhood memory.

Runtime
105 min
Genre
Drama
Mood
thoughtful
Entry
some context
Best for
character-driven drama
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Part of 10 Essential Canadian Films

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