Solo

A romantic drama directed by Sophie Dupuis, with Théodore Pellerin as the protagonist, winner of the Silver Spike at the 2018 Seminci for his performance in 'Genesis'.

The plot follows Simon (played by Pellerin), a young emerging drag star from Montreal, who falls in love at first sight with Olivier (Félix Maritaud), the new member of the show. As his relationship with Olivier develops, Simon also reunites with his mother Claire (Anne-Marie Cadieux), whom he has not seen since she left Canada 15 years ago to pursue her singing career. of opera. This stage is intense and exciting for Simon, especially on stage, where he shines with performances full of glamour, music and color. However, the Simon of show business is very different from the Simon off stage.

In addition to Pellerin and Maritaud, the cast includes Jean Marchand, Vlad Alexis, Tommy Joubert, Alice Moreault and Marc-André Leclair. Music is an important part of the film, with songs by ABBA, Chaka Khan, Marie Davidson, CRi, Donna Summer, Dominique Fils-Aimé, Alma Faye Brooks, Filippin & Runah, Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Mitsou.

At the last edition of the Toronto International Film Festival, this film won the Best Canadian Film award and was also recognized at the Palm Springs Film Festival in California. Reviews call it "charming, engaging, honest, radiant and intimate, a celebration of the queer community and the art of drag, with Dupuis' signature energy and style."