Mélissa Désormeaux-Poulin

Acting

Mélissa Désormeaux-Poulin

Born July 3, 1981 · Montréal, Québec, Canada (age 45)

Mélissa Désormeaux-Poulin (born July 3, 1981) is a Québec actress mostly known for her role of Jeanne Marwan in Denis Villeneuve's Incendies (2010).

Known For

IncendiesIncendies · 2010
Incendies
8.12010
MovieDramaWar
A mother's last wishes send twins Jeanne and Simon on a journey to Middle East in search of their tangled roots. Adapted from Wajdi Mouawad's acclaimed play, Incendies tells the powerful and moving tale of two young adults' voyage to the core of deep-rooted hatred, never-ending wars and enduring love.
The Far ShoreThe Far Shore · 2019
The Far Shore
6.82019
MovieDrama
Navigating the treacherous social tides of high school, Marine is cut adrift by Océane, her older sister who’s caught in the thrall of an older man. Meanwhile, their mother struggles to keep her head above water.
MaternelMaternel · 2014
Maternel
2014
Movie
Beyond the WallsBeyond the Walls · 2012
Beyond the Walls
6.42012
MovieRomanceDrama
Paulo, a young pianist, meets Ilir, a double-bass player originally from Albania. It's love at first sight. Confronted by Anka, Paulo finds himself out on the street. Despite Ilir's misgivings, Paulo moves in with him. One day, when Paulo promises that he will love Ilir for the rest of his life, Ilir leaves the city and doesn't return. A few days later, Paulo finds out that Ilir is in jail, and the two lovers embark on an heart-breaking relationship.
ThreesomeThreesome · 2017
Threesome
5.72017
MovieComedy
Estelle, 34, wife and mother of the family without history, sinks into a tidy, predictable life. But a series of events puts her identity in question. Worse, she realizes that the crux of the crisis is sexual. She decides to organize a "threesome". Challenge away from his comfort zone. She plunges into this mad quest, resulting with her spouse who feels just as incompetent.
GabrielleGabrielle · 2013
Gabrielle
6.32013
MovieDramaRomance
Gabrielle is a young woman with Williams syndrome who has a contagious joie de vivre and an exceptional musical gift. Since she met her boyfriend Martin, at the recreation centre where they are choir members, they have been inseparable. However, because they are "different," their loved ones are fearful of their relationship. As the choir prepare for an important music festival, Gabrielle does everything she can to gain her independence. As determined as she is, Gabrielle must still confront other people's prejudices as well as her own limitations in the hope of experiencing a love far from the "ordinary".
Taking the Plunge 2Taking the Plunge 2 · 2009
Taking the Plunge 2
4.12009
MovieComedyDrama
Gaby and Fred are preparing for the world swimming championships which will be held in Quebec City this year. Their love will be put to the test when a former love of Gaby's turns up at the championships. Gaby finds herself at a crucial point of her life where she has to choose whether to continue competing or follow another dream that she's cherished forever, but which seems impossible to everyone else—her dream to become an astronaut.
Through the MistThrough the Mist · 2009
Through the Mist
6.32009
MovieDramaMusic
A biopic of the late musician Dédé Fortin, the singer, songwriter, and founder of a very popular Québécois band called "Les Colocs".

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