The Woman Who Drinks () is a Canadian drama film, released in 2001. Written and directed by Bernard Émond, the film stars Élise Guilbault as a woman struggling with alcoholism."A fight with life and the bottle: La Femme Qui Boit captures the despair of being a slave to drink". Montreal Gazette, February 16, 2001. The film's cast also includes Luc Picard, Michel Forget, Fanny Mallette, Gilles Renaud and Patrice Robitaille.
Synopsis The story follows the final moments of a middle-aged woman who reflects on her past life as an alcoholic and the various problems caused by it.
Accolades Award Year Category Nominee(s) Result Genie Awards2002 (22nd) Best Actress Élise Guilbeault "Atanarjuat, War Bride lead Genie list". The Globe and Mail, December 13, 2001."Inuit film Atanarjuat wins five Genie Awards". Sudbury Star, February 8, 2002. Best Supporting Actor Michel Forget Best Director Bernard Émond Best Art Direction/Production Design André-Line Beauparlant Best Costume Design Sophie Lefebvre
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