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Xavier Dolan

Director

Canadian filmmaker born in 1989, known for intimate, music-rich dramas such as Mommy and Laurence Anyways.

Born 1989 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Directorial debut in 2009. Laurence Anyways screened at Cannes (Un Certain Regard) and won the Queer Palm (mentioned in reviews). Mommy is noted in the reviews for its 1:1 aspect ratio and emphatic use of music.

DeBaser reviews praise Dolan's vivid visuals, music-driven approach and strong performances while noting occasional excesses in writing and melodrama. Mommy is highlighted for its optimism and 1:1 framing. Laurence Anyways is noted for ambition and themes of identity. Tom à la ferme and È solo la fine del mondo receive mixed but engaged readings.

For:Fans of auteur and art-house cinema; viewers interested in family dramas, LGBT and identity themes; cinephiles who care about music and visual style.

 Dolan tells us that there is no life if it is not fully embraced, the only way to live well is to let oneself be lifted by the wind of optimism.

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 There's this woman, the name is none of your concern.

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 A clear step back compared to Mommy, Xavier Dolan's new film is extremely ambitious in its intentions.

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