Chartrand et Simonne
Chartrand et Simonne is a French-Canadian biographical drama television mini-series about social activists Michel Chartrand and Simonne Monet. The series lasted for a total of twelve episodes, with the first six airing in 2000 on Radio-Canada and the remaining six in 2003 on Télé-Québec. The series was directed by Alain Chartrand, one of the couple's sons.
Plot
The series recounts the life of Michel Chartrand and Simonne Monet, a couple who fought for social change and justice. We witness the battles they face all the while trying to raise a family. From the moment they first meet to Monet's death, decades of activism is outlined, all of which had a significant impact on Quebec society.Main cast
- Luc Picard as Michel Chartrand
- Geneviève Rioux as Simonne Monet-Chartrand
- Raymond Bouchard as Amédée Monet
- Muriel Dutil as Berthe Monet
- Marie-Lyse Laberge-Forest as Marie Chartrand
- Guillaume Legault as Alain Chartrand
- Normand Bissonnette as Émile Boudreau
- Gabriel Gascon as Louis Chartrand
- Valérie Gervais-Lillo as Madeleine Chartrand
- Karine Poulin as Hélène Chartrand
- Eric Paulhus as Dominique Chartrand
- Annie Charland as Micheline Chartrand
- Françoise Graton as Hélène Patenaude-Chartrand
- Stéphane Demers as Pierre Trudeau
- Patrick Goyette as Gérard Pelletier