2006 Canadian film
Young Triffie is a Canadian dark comedy film, directed by Mary Walsh and released in 2006.[1]
Set in 1947, before Newfoundland joined Confederation , the film is about a clumsy and unpopular Newfoundland Ranger Alan Hepditch (Fred Ewanuick ), who is sent to investigate a case of sexually assaulted and mutilated sheep in fictional outport Swyer's Harbour.[2] The cast also includes Andrea Martin , Jonny Harris , Colin Mochrie , Susan Kent , Andy Jones , Cathy Jones and Remy Girard .
The film was written by Ray Guy , based on his 1985 stage play Young Triffie's Been Made Away With .[1] It was produced by Denise Robert and Daniel Louis .
It premiered at the 2006 Atlantic Film Festival ,[3] before going into commercial release in 2007.[1]
Alan Doyle received a Genie Award nomination for Best Original Song at the 28th Genie Awards in 2008.[4]
References
^ a b c Rob Salem, "A new direction; Mary Walsh steps behind the camera to helm her first film, the comedy Young Triffie". Toronto Star , April 4, 2007.
^ Katherine Monk, "Young Triffie's talent pool can't hide flaws". The Province , April 6, 2007.
^ Karen Shewbridge, "Young Triffie's Been Made Away With delights festival audience in Halifax". The Telegram , September 17, 2006.
^ "Genie Awards in brief". The Daily Gleaner , March 3, 2008.
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