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Villeneuve: The Rise of a Legend (2026)

Directed by
Yan Lanouette Turgeon
Country
Canada
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How it feels

This Canadian drama tells the early story of racing driver Gilles Villeneuve as he works to break into the sport. It follows his efforts and the support of his wife while he tries to build a career.

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What happens

Villeneuve: The Rise of a Legend (French: Villeneuve : l'ascension d'une légende) is a Canadian biographical drama film, directed by Yan Lanouette Turgeon and slated for release in 2026. A dramatization of the early life of Canadian racing driver Gilles Villeneuve, the film centres on his early efforts to establish his racing career. The film stars Rémi Goulet as Villeneuve and Rosalie Bonenfant as his wife Joann Barthe, as well as Patrice Robitaille, Anick Lemay, Paul Doucet, Fabien Cloutier, Hubert Proulx and Étienne Galloy in supporting roles. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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