Léolo

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Léolo
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NR,1hr 47min
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Released:
January 1, 1992
Distributor:
Image Entertainment
Synopsis: Jean-Claude Lauzon's highly praised film tells the strange story of Léolo, a young boy from Montréal. Told from Léolo's point-of-view, the film depicts his family of lunatics and Léolo's attempts to deal with them. Not one individual in the boy's life is well adjusted. His brother, after being beaten up, spends the film bulking up on growth protein. The grandfather hires half-naked girls to bite off his toenails and, in a brutal rage, almost kills Léolo. As he witnesses his family decay around him, ... Full Synopsis
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Léolo is a unique, often unsettling but just as often fascinating viewing experience. It's not for everyone, for many will be deeply disturbed by its story of a small boy whose home life has him heading inexorably toward madness; others will find writer/director Jean-Claude Lauzon's technique off-putting. But those who can stay with the story and appreciate Lauzon's style will be richly rewarded by ... Full Review
Featured Cast
Leo--"Leolo"
Mother
Grandfather
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