10½

10+1⁄2
Directed byDaniel Grou
Written byClaude Lalonde
Produced byPierre Gendron
Starring
CinematographyBernard Couture
Edited byValérie Héroux
Production
company
Zoofilms
Distributed byLes Films Equinoxe
Release dates
  • October 13, 2010 (2010-10-13) (Festival du Nouveau Cinéma)
  • October 29, 2010 (2010-10-29) (Quebec)
Running time
108 minutes
CountryCanada
LanguageFrench
BudgetCAD $3.9 million

10+1⁄2 is a 2010 Canadian drama film directed by Daniel Grou and written by Claude Lalonde. It premiered at the Festival du Nouveau Cinéma in Montreal. The story involves a ten-year-old boy called Tommy in the youth-protection system in Quebec.

Synopsis

10+1⁄2-year-old Tommy is sent to the Tremplin centre after being arrested for a violent act. He seems to only know how to communicate through violence, overwhelming the staff who struggle to understand and correct his behaviour. The movie captures the unpleasant reality of life within a halfway house for juvenile delinquents.

Cast

Production

The film was written by Claude Lalonde, a former social worker. It was directed by Daniel Grou and produced by Pierre Gendron with a budget of $3.85 million.[1]

The film was shot in the suburbs of Montreal over 28 days, around April 2009.[1]

Release

The film premiered at the Montreal Film Festival in October 2010.[2]

The film was originally scheduled for release in 2009 by distributor Les Films Equinoxe, but was instead released in 2010 by Alliance Vivafilm.[1] International distribution was by Mad Men World Distribution.[2] It has a runtime of 108 minutes and dialog in French. It was rated in seven provinces and territories of Canada, receiving ratings of 18A or R, indicating that it was either recommended or restricted to those 18 years of age or older.[3]

The film was released on DVD by Alliance Vivafilm in 2011.[1]

Reception

Critical response

In a review for The Montreal Gazette, Brendan Kelly called the film "gripping" and praised the performances of Claude Legault ("so good as Gilles") and Robert Naylor ("a revelation").[4] He noted, however, that due to the nature of the story, the film was "not much fun to watch".[4]

Film critic Charles-Henri Raymond wrote that the film explores a difficult and rarely examined topic in a cold and brutal manner. He praised the screenplay, noting that Lalonde's experience as a social worker gave the dialog an almost documentary realism.[1]

Accolades

The film won the 2010 Main Award of Mannheim-Heidelberg at the 59th International Filmfestival Mannheim-Heidelberg.[5][2]

At the 2010 International Film Festival Bratislava, the film won the FIPRESCI Jury Award and the Student Jury Award, and Robert Naylor won the award for Best Actor.[6]

Claude Legault won Prix Jutra for Best Actor.[7]

The film was also nominated for eight awards at the 31st Genie Awards, including Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Achievements in Direction, in Art Direction, in Cinematography, and in Editing.[8]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e Raymond, Charles-Henri. "10 1/2 – Film de Daniel Grou (Podz)" [10 1/2 – film by Daniel Grou (Podz)]. Films du Québec (in French). Retrieved 27 May 2026.
  2. ^ a b c Roxborough, Scott (22 November 2010). "Canadian Coming-of-Age Drama '10 1/2' Wins Mannheim". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 27 May 2026.
  3. ^ "10 1/2". Reel Canada. Retrieved 27 May 2026.
  4. ^ a b Kelly, Brendan (October 29, 2010), "Review: 10½", The Gazette, Montreal: Postmedia Network, ProQuest 761272130, retrieved 5 October 2022
  5. ^ "Awards of the 59. International Filmfestival Mannheim-Heidelberg". Archived from the original on March 17, 2012. Retrieved February 15, 2012.
  6. ^ "Winners of 12. IFF Bratislava Announced", official website, International Film Festival Bratislava, retrieved November 14, 2010
  7. ^ "Incendies sweeps Jutra Awards". CBC News. Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. 14 March 2011. Retrieved 3 June 2026.
  8. ^ Punter, Jennie (2 February 2011). "'Barney's Version,' 'Incendies' top Genie noms". Variety. Retrieved 27 May 2026.

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