for beauty's sake: mon oncle antoine

often cited as the greatest canadian film of all time, mon oncle antoine is a beautiful story of one boy's exploratory childhood, set against the stunning backdrop of 1940's rural quebec one fateful christmas eve. a charming coming-of-age tale, ...antoine is the masterful standout piece from acclaimed director claude jutra and a benchmark in canadian cinema, as evident by michel brault's stunning cinematography. replete with a unique, almost painterly quality, each scene evoking the feel of a vintage postcard, the film is abundant in rich tones and endless inspiration.

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all dresses and coats @ modcloths.com; faux fur coats, michael kors

yellow mythography mini dress, anthropologie; regeneration vintage pillbox hat, 1stdibs.com

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visit our style hunk profile for the film's beautiful protagonist benoit (jacques gagnon)

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clockwise from top left: twill dobby buffalo western shirt; lace-up work boots; rugged flannel work shirt; fair isle v-neck wool vest -- all rodeo ralph lauren


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clockwise from top left: nine drawer console; oak & burlap hutch, from shopterrain.com; vintage suzani throw; amber mason jars; vintage metal bucket, all from jaysonhome.com