After the Ballot

After the Ballot 2008 Directed by Manuel Foglia Chers électeurs

After the Ballot is a full-length documentary portraying the gruelling everyday life of two Members of Quebec's National Assembly who, although at opposite ends of the political spectrum, share the fact that their sole power lies in their convictions. One is Daniel Turp, the PQ Member for Mercier. The other is Charlotte L'Écuyer, Liberal MNA for Pontiac. The film aptly illustrates that ordinary MNAs have very little authority since the real power is held by ministers who are subject to the ups and downs of a globalized economy. Meanwhile, their fellow citizens keep asking for the impossible…

Countries Canada , France

Production Country Canada

Language French

Spoken Language French

Gnere Documentary

Production Company ONF | NFB

Release Date 1 January 2008

89 mins