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Sous un ciel variable

Sous un ciel variable is a Quebec television drama series broadcast on Radio-Canada.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Sous un ciel variable is a Quebec television drama series broadcast on Radio-Canada. It follows the lives of three families—the Tanguays, Thompsons and Rousseaus—in the Eastern Townships village of Belmont. The series aired from 6 January 1993 to 9 April 1997 and ran for five seasons.

Premise

The series portrays the intertwined lives of three families in Belmont, a village in Quebec's Eastern Townships. The community setting and family relationships drive the drama's storylines.

Production

Sous un ciel variable was produced by Société Radio-Canada and broadcast on Radio-Canada. It was created for Quebec television as a long-running serialized drama.

Broadcast history

The series premiered on 6 January 1993 and concluded on 9 April 1997. It ran for five seasons and a total of 124 episodes.

Reception and legacy

The series is noted as a representative Quebec téléroman from the 1990s. It is documented in television databases and francophone television reference sites.

Key facts

  • Quebec téléroman broadcast on Radio-Canada from 1993 to 1997.
  • Written by Anne Boyer and Michel D'Astous, directed by Rolland Guay.
  • Set in the fictional village of Belmont in Quebec's Eastern Townships.
  • Centres on the Tanguay, Thompson and Rousseau families.
  • Five seasons, 124 episodes total.
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Canadian context

Sous un ciel variable is a Canadian French-language television drama produced in Quebec and broadcast nationally on Radio-Canada, making it part of Quebec's television heritage.

Frequently asked questions

What is Sous un ciel variable?
It is a Quebec television drama series, or téléroman, about three families living in the fictional village of Belmont.
Who created the series?
It was written by Anne Boyer and Michel D'Astous.
When did it air?
It aired from 6 January 1993 to 9 April 1997.
How many episodes are there?
The series has 124 episodes.
Where is the story set?
The story is set in Belmont, a fictional village in Quebec's Eastern Townships.
Which network broadcast it?
It was broadcast by Radio-Canada.

References

  1. Wikipediahttps://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sous_un_ciel_variable
    Supports: Basic series details including title, genre, production, country, network, seasons, episodes, and premise.
  2. IMDbhttps://www.imdb.com/fr/title/tt0152536/
    Supports: Air dates, series format, genre, and synopsis of the three families in Belmont, Quebec.
  3. Qui Joue Qui ?https://quijouequi.com/emissions/sous-un-ciel-variable
    Supports: French-language synopsis, broadcast dates, episode count, and setting in Belmont.
  4. SensCritiquehttps://www.senscritique.com/serie/Sous_un_ciel_variable/28131664/details
    Supports: Creator names, first broadcast date, country of origin, season count, runtime, and synopsis.