After the Ballot
2008•1h 29m•Released
Documentary
After the Ballot is a full-length documentary portraying the gruelling everyday life of two Members of Quebec's National Assembly who, although at opposite ends of the political spectrum, share the fact that their sole power lies in their convictions. One is Daniel Turp, the PQ Member for Mercier. The other is Charlotte L'Écuyer, Liberal MNA for Pontiac. The film aptly illustrates that ordinary MNAs have very little authority since the real power is held by ministers who are subject to the ups and downs of a globalized economy. Meanwhile, their fellow citizens keep asking for the impossible…
Director
Manuel Foglia
Writer
Manuel Foglia
Languages
French
Studio
ONF | NFB
Cast
Charlotte L'Écuyer
Self
Daniel Turp
Self
Production
Company
ONF | NFB
Producer
Christian Medawar
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