ORDERS (Blu-ray)

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****THIS IS THE STANDARD EDITION AND DOES NOT CONTAIN A SLIP COVER**** 50th anniversary special editionFollowing the shocking kidnapping of two prominent political figures in October 1970, Canadas federal government invokes the War Measures Act, an extreme law that strips citizens of their most fundamental human rights. Over the course of several weeks, 450 unsuspecting Qubcois are abruptly ripped from their families and imprisoned without formal charges or explanations. Told through the eyes of five prisoners subjected to abuse and humiliation that borders on torture, Orders is an unsettling and unforgettable immersion in one of the most dystopian chapters in Canadian history.The sophomore narrative feature from master cinematographer and filmmaker Michel Brault (a formative influence on director Denis Villeneuve), this unflinching prison drama explores the most egregious injustices perpetrated during the historic October Crisis. Drawn from extensive testimonials and told in the cinma

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Format Blu-ray
Release Date Jan 28, 2025
Genre Drama, Thriller
Actors Hlne Loiselle, Jean Lapointe, Guy Provost, Claude Gauthier, Louise Forestier
Director Michel Brault
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