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Passage is a Canadian documentary directed by Sarah Baril Gaudet, released in 2020. The film focuses on two teenagers, Gabrielle Goupil and Yoan Duchesne, living in the Abitibi-Témiscamingue region of Quebec. It captures their experiences during a summer filled with significant decisions about their futures. Yoan expresses a desire to move to a big city to come out as gay, while Gabrielle grapples with the choice of attending university or staying at home.
The documentary premiered at the 2020 Montreal International Documentary Festival and received recognition at the 23rd Quebec Cinema Awards in 2021, earning two Prix Iris nominations. These nominations were for Best Cinematography in a Documentary for Sarah Baril Gaudet and the Public Prize, indicating the film's impact and quality within the Canadian cinema landscape.
Why Watch
- •Meet Gabrielle Goupil and Yoan Duchesne in Quebec.
- •Follow Yoan's move to the city for his identity.
- •See Gabrielle's conflict over university decisions.
Did You Know
•Passage premiered at the 2020 Montreal International Documentary Festival.
•The film received two Prix Iris nominations in 2021.
•Sarah Baril Gaudet directed Passage, released in 2020.
•The film has a duration of 81 minutes.
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Teenage identityQuebec cinemaLGBTQ+ stories