Villeneuve: Rise of a Legend

Berthierville, 1970.

Gilles Villeneuve (Rémi Goulet) is a young mechanic from a modest background. Supported by his partner Joann (Rosalie Bonenfant), he puts his family’s balance at risk in order to pursue his dream of becoming a racing driver.

From snowmobile racing to the Formula Ford and Formula Atlantic circuits, his talent and determination lead him to a decisive meeting with the legendary Enzo Ferrari.

Yan Lanouette Turgeon (Mlle Bottine) captures this meteoric rise with exhilarating energy, propelled by a score by Philippe Brault (Shepherds) and breathtaking racing sequences. Beyond the story of a national champion, the film portrays Quebec at a pivotal moment of cultural and national self-assertion, fueled by the ambitions of the Quiet Revolution.