The Boor

A Film Adaptation of Anton Chekhov's Play by director Ian Thompson and Oblomov Filmworks

Nominated for two Golden Sheaf Awards, including Best Drama Under Thirty Minutes and the Canadian Society of Cinematographers Award

Featuring actor Colm Feore of "32 Short Films About Glen Gould", which won four Genie Awards (Canada's equivalent to the Oscars), including Best Film.

Leading Actors

• Clyde Whitham as Grigory,
• Allyson McMackon as Yelena,
• Harvey Levkoe as Luka,
• Colm Feore as Gruzdev

The Plot

• The Boor is based on a short one act farce by Anton Chekhov called The Bear. It centers on the relationship between a near bankrupt farmer Grigory and a widowed landowner Yelena.

  Enter Grigory, who demands the money owed him by Yelena's late husband. Furious that she will not pay him, Grigory begins to attack the pettiness of women and Yelena in particular. Incensed, Yelena counterattacks accusing all men of being unfaithful and shallow. As the argument heats up Grigory challenges Yelena to a duel.... She accepts.

  

  Although primarily a comedy, Chekhov's play underscores and examines the very rigid codes of behavior within late nineteenth century Russian society - and the role of women in particular.

What the critics say

• "The most adventurous and accomplished in the New Producers series, The Boor is a beautifully made mini-drama. [The film] flirts with some profound insight into the differences between men and women and ends wisely." - John Doyle, Broadcast Week, The Globe & Mail
• "Very impressive!" - Bob Macadory, Global TV
• "A marvelous little film...a really faithful adaptation of Chekhov, which is really enjoyable to see." - Catherine Belyea, Classical 96 FM

About the film

• Locations: Elora, Guelph, and throughout southern Ontario.
• Release date: February 29, 1996
• Running time: 26 minutes. Colour

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