At The French Library Get Directions
About the Film
Director: Xavier Dolan
Actors: Anne Dorval, Antoine Olivier Pilon, Suzanne Clément
The film will be followed by an informal reception and an open discussion led by our in-house film expert, Barbara Bouquegneau.
Praise
Mommy won the Prix du Jury for the 2014 Cannes Film Festival, the best Foreign Film at the 40th César Awards, amongst many others.A powerful film about the ferocity of a mother's love– Marie Corliss, Time Magazine
A heart-swelling, breathtaking piece of cinema– Richard Lawson, Vanity Fair
About the Director
Xavier Dolan (né Xavier Dolan-Tadros in March 1989 in Montreal) is an actor, director, writer, producer, editor and costume designer. As a precocious practitioner of auteurist art cinema, Xavier Dolan went from child actor to filmmaking wunderkind, garnering international acclaim at age 20 for his debut feature, J’ai tué ma mère (I Killed My Mother, 2009). His next four films — Les amours imaginaires (Heartbeats, 2010), Laurence Anyways (2012), Tom à la ferme (Tom at the Farm, 2013) and Mommy (2014) — were all completed by the time he was 25. They won numerous awards and further established him as one of international cinema’s most promising and prolific young filmmakers. His sixth feature film, Juste la fin du monde (It’s Only the End of the World, 2016), won the Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival.Above: ©Lions Gate
Watch the trailer
New Cinema Programming
Starting this Spring, cinema is taking the leap at the French Library. We have revisited and expanded our programming to offer you new ways to experience the best of French and Francophone cinema. While continuing the monthly Ciné-Clubs to catch up on recent films from the Francophone world, we are launching Ciné-Rétro, a two-evening marathon to discover or re-discover some 1940s to 1970s French classics and Ciné-Loulous, where children and their families can enjoy French animated gems followed by arts and crafts activities inspired by the film. As always, you will be able to mingle and discuss the films with our in-house film expert, fellow cinéphiles and francophiles.
Sponsors
This program is made possible thanks in part to TV5MONDE, the Mosaïque Cultural Fund and Steven Galante, Chairman of the French Library.
Press Inquiries
If you are interested in covering the event, please send all inquiries to press@frenchlibrary.org.
Upcoming Events
Screening
Ciné Club Series: 'Vincent, François, Paul et les autres' by Claude Sautet
Presentation and discussion with Barbara Bouquegneau
Claude Sautet's unforgettable exploration of friendship, love, and the weight of time.
Read MoreSeeking opportunities to speak French? Join us for our popular members-only conversation gathering.
Read MoreJoin us for "La Pause Café”, a DROP-IN activity for you to practice your French skills, immerse yourself in stimulating conversations, and make new friends.
Read More