Mario is a 1984 Quebec drama film, set in the Magdalen Islands, directed by Jean Beaudin and produced by the National Film Board of Canada.
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Plot
Mario (Petermann) is a 10-year-old mute autistic boy. He has an 18-year-old brother named Simon (Reddy), whom he admires greatly. One day, Simon becomes involved with a woman and, as a result, their relationship becomes strained. Mario finds himself without his brother and his parents who are always watching over their island during the tourist season.
Production
The film, based on Claude Jasmin's La Sablière, went over budget.
Recognition
1985 Genie Award for Best Achievement in Cinematography – Won (Pierre Mignot)
1985 Genie Award for Best Achievement in Overall Sound – Won (Bruce Nyznik, Richard Besse, Hans Peter Strobl)
1985 Genie Award for Best Achievement in Music – Original Score – Won (François Dompierre)
1985 Genie Award for Best Achievement in Art Direction/Production Design – Nominated (Denis Boucher)
1985 Genie Award for Best Achievement in Sound Editing – Nominated (David Evans, Wayne Griffin)
1985 Genie Award for Best Motion Picture – Nominated (Jean Beaudin, Hélène Verrier)
1985 Genie Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role – Nominated (Xavier Petermann)