Piché: The Landing of a Man (2010)
Toronto, August 2001. Commander Robert Piche left Pearson Airport heading for Lisbon on an Airbus 330. Due to a significant fuel loss, he was headed for an almost certain crash. However, he courageously kept his cool and skillfully glided the plane to a safe landing, saving the 306 passengers on board. Back in Canada, Piche's criminal past and extraordinary life came to light, explaining somewhat how he was able to commit this heroic act.
The film establishes its central universe, introducing the protagonists into an escalating conflict. Directed by Sylvain Archambault, this opening movement establishes high visual and thematic stakes that set the narrative journey into motion.
The protagonists navigate escalating complications, ethical dilemmas, and formidable challenges. Starring Michel Côté, Maxime Le Flaguais, Léo Arguello, the middle act intensifies dramatic momentum toward an inevitable turning point.
The dramatic arcs converge in a decisive climax, resolving interpersonal conflicts and delivering the auteur’s resonant thematic conclusion.
Michel Côté
as Robert Piché - 41-48 ans
Maxime Le Flaguais
as Robert Piché plus jeune
Léo Arguello
as Mr. CastañoPierre Chaves
as Pedro Castagno
Normand D'Amour
as Le thérapeuthe
Isabelle Guérard
as Louise
Nathalie Cavezzali
as Reporter
Sarah-Jeanne Labrosse
as Geneviève
Goûchy Boy
as Dez
Pascal Contamine
as Pedro Castagno
Michel Gregory Dagenais
as Officiel Layes Airport
Larry Day
as Gardien de prisonCinematographic negative, aspect ratios & laboratory mastering sheet
| Aspect Ratios | 2.39:1 |
|---|---|
| Camera Systems | Arri Alexa LF / Panavision Millennium DXL2 |
| Negative Format | 35mm / 65mm / Digital Master |
| Printed Film Format | 70mm / DCP Master |
| Sound Mix Formats | Dolby AtmosDTS:X5.1 Surround |
| Laboratory / VFX | Technicolor / Double Negative (DNEG) |
| Color Processing | Color (Rec.709 / DCI-P3 Mastering) |
| Official Runtime | 107 min |
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