Alongside Marianne Fortierthe feature film will feature a talented cast including Alexandre Bourgeois (Matthias and Maxime), Sarah Swire (Murdoch Mysteries), Kelly Penner (Priscilla), Pat Kiely (Being Human), Anna Morreale (Transplant), Philip Riccio (The American trap) et Noel Burton (The Forbidden Room).
The story of The Crooked Timber promises to be captivating, combining artistic challenges and the complex passions of the characters. Helen McNicollin search of his artistic voice, finds himself in intense relationships, notably with his friend Dorothea Sharp and the married painter Algernon Talmage. Meanwhile, a village fisherman must deal with his unrequited love and his quest for revenge.
Through this story, Vanya Rose wishes to explore timeless human struggles, using an aesthetic inspired by the dark and ethereal nuances of impressionism. The film promises to highlight the realities of artists and fishermen living in a wild natural setting, while paying tribute to the legacy of Helen McNicoll, a too often forgotten painter.
