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Solo

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Overview

Simon (Théodore Pellerin) is a rising star in Montreal’s drag scene performing lively disco pop numbers weekly at his local club. Friendly with his fellow drag queens and supported by his sister, who delights in designing increasingly elaborate and beautiful costumes for his act, Simon vibrates with the passion of his adopted artistic community. When he meets Oliver (Félix Maritaud), the alluring new recruit at the club, their irresistible chemistry sparks an electric romance and a fulfilling creative collaboration. Their dynamic is mesmerizing and tender until Oliver’s dominant instincts and destructive behavior jeopardize Simon’s space in the spotlight. Simon has plenty of experience with tempestuous personalities – his mother, a bona fide opera diva, is back in his life after years on the road – but can he get out from under the shadow of their influence? Beautifully charting the highs and lows of falling in love and finding oneself in one’s art, writer and director Sophie Dupuis’s SOLO is a passionate feat of character-driven storytelling and visual extravagance, celebrating the drag world in all its splendor and heartache.

Reactions, Awards & Festivals

Winner

Best Canadian Feature Film

Toronto International Film Festival 2023

"A dexterous film that combines bold images with the quiet beat of a heart torn asunder two ways."

Peter Howell

Toronto Star

"Showing equal care for both the dazzling drag performances and the more delicate moments in the film, Dupuis delivers a beautiful reflection of the human spirit."

Candice Frederick

Huffington Post

"A radiant and intimate story of queer life” "A dazzling celebration of drag. Few films understand the power of drag like Sophie Dupuis's "Solo," a radiant and intimate story of queer life and a celebration of the queer community's connection to the art of drag."

Barry Levitt

Slashfilm

“While Solo situates Simon’s growth within a clearly defined chosen family, the film ultimately hinges on Pellerin’s performance. It’s a lively star-is-born turn in which one sees an actor fully come into his own.”

Pat Mullen

Xtra Magazine

Cast & Crew
  • Simon : Théodore Pellerin
  • Olivier : Félix Maritaud
  • Maude : Alice Moreault
  • Claire : Anne-Marie Cadieux
  • Édouard : Vlad Alexis
  • Frida : Jean Marchand
  • Guillaume : Tommy Joubert
  • Director : Sophie Dupuis
  • Writer : Sophie Dupuis
  • Producer : Etienne Hansez
  • Cinematography by : Mathieu Laverdière
  • Editing by : Marie-Pier Dupuis, Dominique Fortin, Maxim Rheault
  • Production Design by : Elise de Blois
  • Costume Design by : Cédric Quenneville
Technical Info
  • Theatrical Release Date : May 24, 2024
  • Production Year : 2023
  • Country : Canada
  • Language : French with English subtitles
  • Running Time : 101 minutes
  • Aspect Ratio : Scope
  • Projection Format : 2K DCP
  • Rating : NR
  • Genre : Drama, Romance, LGBTQ+
Theatrical Engagements
Theater Name
City
State
Date
New York
NY
05/24/2024
Glendale
CA
05/31/2024
Chicago
IL
05/31/2024
Santa Fe
NM
05/31/2024
Burbank
CA
06/07/2024
Orange
CA
06/07/2024
Torrance
CA
06/07/2024
Beverly Hills
CA
06/07/2024
Cherry Hill
NJ
06/07/2024
Santa Clara
CA
06/07/2024
San Francisco
CA
06/07/2024
Atlanta
GA
06/07/2024
Aventura
FL
06/07/2024
Orlando
FL
06/07/2024
Concord
NC
06/07/2024
Columbus
OH
06/07/2024
Rochester
NY
06/07/2024
Seattle
WA
06/14/2024
Tucson
AZ
06/14/2024
Santa Barbara
CA
06/14/2024
Portland
OR
06/21/2024