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A Week of French Language Cinema - Quebec

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Quebec’s submission to A Week of French Language Cinema is Xavier Dolan’s “Matthias and Maxime”

Quebec’s submission to A Week of French Language Cinema is Xavier Dolan’s “Matthias and Maxime”

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), 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)

In French with English subtitles.

“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

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