Solo

Story

A sensitive character study about dependence and personal fulfilment in the lively Montreal drag scene. During the day, Simon is a talented stylist, at night he unleashes his creativity as a spectacular drag artist. His life is easy-going and he concentrates on his show – until he meets Olivier, an attractive drag artist from France. The two become lovers and artistic partners, their performances have a unique, shared chemistry. But when Simon’s mother Claire returns to the city after 15 years and he fights for her attention, he discovers frightening parallels to his own relationship.

Director

SOPHIE DUPUIS (* in Quebec) is one of the most important of a new generation of film-makers from Quebec. Her debut Family First (2018) was nominated in eight categories for the Canadian film prize Prix Iris. Solo is her third feature film.

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