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Sous le signe du lion
Genredrama series
Created byFrançoise Loranger
Country of origin Canada
No. of seasons3
No. of episodes56
Production
Running time30 min. and 60 min.
Original release
NetworkTélévision de Radio-Canada

Sous le signe du lion is a Quebec television series comprising thirty 30-minute episodes, directed by Jean-Pierre Sénécal and broadcast in 1961. A two-season remake (thirteen 60-minute episodes each season) was broadcast in 1997 and in 2000. The original screeplay was written by Françoise Loranger. Hélène Pedneault adapted it in 1997 and Guy Fournier in 2000. The 1997 adaptation was directed by Maude Martin, and the 2000 by Yvon Trudel.

Faced with the daring and modern script, Radio-Canada refused to broadcast it at first, but changed its mind a few years later.[citation needed]

Synopsis

The story revolves around rich and powerful Jérémie Martin, the father in a family which fears and scorns him. It begins after the death of his wife Clothilde, who is euthanized by Jérémie's mistress and the family maid, Annette. The plot unfolds around Clothilde's locket, on which is engraved "Qui suis-je?" (Who am I?), and her diary, to which Jérémie has no access.

In the second season of the remake, Jérémie is paralyzed after a heart attack. Confined to a wheelchair, he loses his hold on the family, which further worsens his health.

Cast

Original version

Remake

See also

Awards

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