Laurence Anyways (2012)
- Directed by
- Xavier Dolan
- Genre
- drama film, romance film, transgender film, LGBTQ-related film, flashback film
- Country
- France, Canada
- Runtime
- 2h 48m
- Rated
- PG-13
- Rating
- 7.6 of 10 from 902 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
A man named Laurence tells his girlfriend he is transgender and wants to transition. The film follows their relationship over many years as they face personal and social challenges together.
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What happens
Laurence Anyways is a 2012 Canadian epic romantic drama film written, directed and edited by Xavier Dolan. The film competed in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival where Suzanne Clément won the Un Certain Regard Award for Best Actress. Laurence Anyways also won the Queer Palm Award at the festival. At the 2012 Toronto International Film Festival, Laurence Anyways won the award for Best Canadian Feature Film. The film also received ten nominations at the 1st Canadian Screen Awards, including Best Motion Picture, Best Direction for Dolan, Best Actor in a Leading Role for Poupaud, Best Actress in a Leading Role for Clément, and Best Screenplay for Dolan. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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