Century Hotel (2001)

Mia Kirshner as Dominique
Directed by David Weaver
Written by Bridget Newson, David Weaver
Cast David Hewlett, Joel Bissonnette, Lindy Booth, Colm Feore
Genre Drama, Mystery, Romance
MPAA rating R (for strong sexuality, language, some drug use and violent images)
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Synopsis

Century Hotel follows the events that transpire in a hotel over the course a the 20th century. Beginning with the its opening in 1921, carrying on through the depression, WWII, the noir-ish ’50s, the druggy ’60s, and the decadent ’80s, a succession of interesting denizens have life-changing experiences in room 720. Love betrayal, passion, and tragedy abounds in this debut feature by director David Weaver, with a distinguished cast including Colm Feore (Pearl Harbor), Mia Kirshner (Exotica), and the feature film debut of Raine Maida of the band Our Lady Peace.

Mia Quoted

Rev – December 2001
“I hadn’t done nudity until this point, but it was one of those things where I read the script and just connected instantly. I don’t think I’ve ever had those kinds of feelings before. I’m really proud of the work and the film. I was very comfortable with it and my body, and nobody could talk me into doing anything I didn’t want to do. I think the only time you should do nudity is when you’re comfortable with it and not being manipulated.”

“It actually becomes a very empowering thing to do nudity, frankly. It was my choice. It wasn’t in the script. I think everyone was shocked that I did it, but I said to myself before I started the film, ‘If I’m going to do something, I’m not going to do it at 10 percent, I’m going to do it 100 percent plus.’ There’s no way I’m going to be shy.”