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The Man from Mars is a darkly funny story about what ensues when an impoverished Asian exchange student speaking almost no English insinuate himself into the life of a unilingual, privileged, athleticaly "big-boned" female university student. A story encompassing gender dynamics, cultural difference, trust, and betrayal. A dramatic anthology series of six half-hour episodes based on the short stories of Margaret Atwood. The title Betty is in Competition, Short programs.

Canada - 2003 - 24 mn - 16 mm - Colour

Director Lynne Stopkewich Script Lynne Stopkewich, Douglas Taylor based on Margaret Atwood Camera Milan Podsedly Sound Fred Brennan Editing Michele Francis Music Don McDonald Cast Emily Hampshire, Jovanni Sy, Geoffrey Bowes, Sonja Smits

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