There's something universally captivating about stories that capture a specific time and place while revealing truths that resonate across generations. In the latest Canadian Prime Original series, acclaimed creator and actor Martin Matte takes viewers back to 1990s Quebec, a pivotal era when the province balanced tradition and modernity, through a deeply personal story inspired by his father's life.
Mark your calendars for May 1, when all six episodes of Vitrerie Joyal (The Glass House) premiere exclusively on Prime Video. Before Canadian audiences can stream the series, it will make its world premiere on March 27 as the closing night gala at the prestigious Series Mania festival in Lille, France.
Read more about this bold, funny, and moving series below.
What is Vitrerie Joyal (The Glass House)?
Created by Martin Matte and directed by Guillaume Lonergan (Empathie, Audrey est revenue), this six-part limited comedy-drama follows the journey of André Joyal, a first-generation Quebec entrepreneur who started from nothing to build a prosperous business. Through André's story, a character inspired by Matte's own father, an entire era unfolds, revealing the ambition, hope, and disillusionment that defined Quebec in the '90s.
"Martin and the team at Encore have created a bold, funny and moving series with Vitrerie Joyal," said Brent Haynes, Head of Originals, Canada, Amazon MGM Studios. "Its selection for the closing night gala at Series Mania is a testament to the exceptional quality of Canadian storytelling and the talented producers we're privileged to work with."
For Matte, the series represents something deeply personal. "I am deeply touched and proud that Vitrerie Joyal has been selected for Séries Mania," he said. "It's a great honour for a series that is very personal to me, brought to life by such a talented team. I can't wait for audiences to discover it on Prime Video starting May 1."
Who stars in Vitrerie Joyal (The Glass House)?
Alongside Martin Matte as André Joyal, the series features an impressive ensemble cast including Pier-Luc Funk, Pierre-Yves Roy-Desmarais, Marilyse Bourke, Florence Longpré, Guillaume Cyr, François Chénier, Steve Laplante, Rémi-Pierre Paquin, Sam Breton, and Marcel Leboeuf.
The series was filmed entirely in Montreal with a crew of more than 150 Quebec film professionals and is written by Martin Matte in collaboration with François Avard. Vitrerie Joyal (The Glass House) is co-produced by Encore Télévision and Matte TV for Amazon MGM Studios.
Martin Matte, director Guillaume Lonergan, and cast members will attend the world premiere at Series Mania on March 27.
How can I watch Vitrerie Joyal (The Glass House)?
Vitrerie Joyal (The Glass House) premieres May 1 on Prime Video and will be available to Prime members in over 240 countries and territories worldwide.
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What else is on Prime Video?
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