''Sous le signe du lion'' is a Quebec television series comprising thirty 30-minute episodes, directed by Jean-Pierre Sénécal and broadcast in

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. A two-season remake (thirteen 60-minute episodes each season) was broadcast in

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and in

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. The original screenplay was written by

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. Hélène Pedneault adapted it in 1997 and

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in 2000. The 1997 adaptation was directed by Maude Martin, and the 2000 by Yvon Trudel. Faced with the daring and modern script,

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refused to broadcast it at first, but changed its mind a few years later.

Synopsis

The story revolves around rich and powerful Jérémie Martin, the father in a family which fears and scorns him. It begins after the death of his wife Clothilde, who is

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by Jérémie's mistress and the family maid, Annette. The plot unfolds around Clothilde's locket, on which is engraved "Qui suis-je?" (Who am I?), and her diary, to which Jérémie has no access. In the second season of the remake, Jérémie is paralyzed after a heart attack. He loses his hold on the family, which further worsens his health.

Cast

Original version

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: Marie-Rose Julien * Rita Bibeau: shop employee * Charlotte Boisjoli: Annette Julien * Monique Champagne: Céline Martin * Colette Courtois: stenographer * Jean Coutu: Beaujeu Martin *

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: Dr. Rondeau * Bertrand Gagnon: Master Pelletier *

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: Notary Public Beauchemin * François Guillier: Michel Martin * Paul Hébert: Gabriel Mercier *

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: René * Madeleine Langlois: Céline Martin * François Lavigne: Trudeau *

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: Jérémie Martin * Yves Létourneau: Laurent Martin * Michel Mailhot: Jean-Marie Mounier * Monique Mercure: Simone *

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: a client of Beaujeu's * Dyne Mousso: Martine Julien * Jean-Louis Paris: Albert Julien *

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: Philippe Beaujeu * Denise Provost: Clothilde Martin *

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: Maria *

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: Carmelle * François Tassé (actor): Maurice * Véronique Vilbert: Beaujeu's secretary

Remake

* Jean Besré: Notary Public Beauchemin * Eric Cabana: Maurice *

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: Simone *

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: Céline * Corinne Chevarier: Carmelle * Suzanne Clément: Martine Julien *

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: Jérémie's father *

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: doctor *

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: Jérémie Martin * James P. Hyndman: Jean-Marie Mounier *

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: Pelletier * Sylvie Legault: Céline Martin * Roger Léger: Laurent Martin *

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: Beaujeu Martin * Alexis Martin: Philippe Beaujeu * Marie-Claude Michaud: Geneviève * Nathalie Naubert: Clothilde Beaujeu *

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: Marie-Rose Julien * Denys Paris: René *

: Dr. Rondeau * Claude Prégent: Albert Julien *

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: Annette Julien * Denis Roy: Gabriel Mercier * Gabriel Sabourin: Michel Martin * Lenie Scoffié: Maria * Gisèle Trépanier: Antonia

Awards

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for best series in 1998 {{DEFAULTSORT:Sous Le Signe Du Lion Ici Radio-Canada Télé original programming Prix Gémeaux-winning shows 1960s Canadian drama television series

Synopsis

Cast

Original version

Remake

See also

Awards