Laurence Anyways

Director Xavier Dolan
Year 2012
Run Time 168min
Genre Drama
Quebecois filmmaker Xavier Dolan’s story about a decade in the life of a couple features affecting music, vibrant colours and heart-breakingly honest studies of sexuality and gender, all hallmarks of the young director’s filmmaking style.

Passionate and powerfully acted, this epic film explores the tumultuous relationship between two lovers, one of whom is transitioning from male to female. Touching, enigmatic and genuine, Laurence Anyways is a powerhouse of contemporary Canadian cinema.

Director

Xavier Dolan

Writer

Xavier Dolan

Cast

Melvil Poupaud, Suzanne Clément, Nathalie Baye, Monia Chokri

Producers

Lyse Lafontaine, Nathanaël Karmitz

Genre

Drama

Interests

BIPOC Stories, Family Relationships, LGBTQ2S+

Original Language

French