Laurence Anyways

LGBTQIA+/Drama, France/Canada 2012

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Laurence (Melvil Poupaud) and his girlfriend Fred (Suzanne Clément) have been a couple for two years, love each other unconditionally and enjoy their life together. Until Laurence has to admit to himself that he feels trapped in the wrong body and would rather live as a woman. When he reveals himself to Fred, everything changes. Or maybe not? Because Laurence.feelings for Fred are still the same. Fred also continues to love Laurence, but doesn't know how to deal with it or whether her love is strong enough. All she knows is that she can't imagine her life without him. Together they fight against all odds, against the prejudices of others and against their own doubts. For themselves, for a love that is on the precipice, but so great that they can make it. They hurt each other, they don't know what to do, they can't be with each other and they can't be without each other. Laurence and Fred. Fred and Laurence. Laurence anyways.
162 min
HD
FSK 6
Audio language:
FrenchGerman
Subtitles:
German

Awards

Canadian Screen Awards Best Costume Best makeup
Cannes 2012 Queer Palm
Toronto International Film Festival 2012 Best Canadian Feature Film

More information

Director:

Xavier Dolan

Writer:

Xavier Dolan

Editor:

Xavier Dolan

Composer:

Noia

Cast:

Melvil Poupaud (Laurence Alia)

Suzanne Clément (Fred Bellair)

Nathalie Baye (Julienne Alia)

Monia Chokri (Stéfanie Bellair)

Yves Jacques (Michel Lafortune)

Magalie Lépine-Blondeau (Charlotte)

Mylène Jampanoï (Fanny)

Anne Dorval (Marthe Delteuil)

Éric Bruneau (Mathieu)

Original title:

Laurence Anyways

Original language:

French

Format:

1:1.33 HD, Color

Age rating:

FSK 6

Audio language:

FrenchGerman

Subtitles:

German