A Week of French Language Cinema

Matthias and Maxime (Québec)

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In French with English subtitles. Suitable for ages 18 and up.

Two childhood best friends are asked to share a kiss for the purposes of a student short film. Soon, a lingering doubt sets in, confronting both men with their preferences, threatening the brotherhood of their social circle, and, eventually, changing their lives.


Nominations

Cannes Palme d'Or - Xavier Dolan (2019), Queer Palm (2019), Cannes Jury Prize - Xavier Dolan (2019), Cannes Grand Prix (2019) Xavier Dolan, Cannes Best Director Award - Xavier Dolan (2019), Cannes Best Actor Award (2019), Cannes Best Actress Award (2019), Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Screenplay (2019)


The prolific young writer-director changes tack with this poignant drama of love and longing that also reveals his considerable powers as an actor.” 

Wendy Ide

The Guardian

  • Year
    2019
  • Runtime
    119m
  • Language
    English, French
  • Country
    Canada (Québec)
  • Rating
    18+
  • Note
    With English subtitles
  • Director
    Xavier Dolan
  • Screenwriter
    Xavier Dolan
  • Producer
    Xavier Dolan, Nancy Grant
  • Cast
    Gabriel D'Almeida Freitas, Xavier Dolan, Pier-Luc Funk, Samuel Gauthier, Antoine Pilon, Adib Alkhalidey, Anne Dorval, Micheline Bernard, Marilyn Castonguay, Catherine Brunet, Harris Dickinson
  • Cinematographer
    André Turpin
  • Music
    Jean-Michel Blais