TICKETS
SATURDAY NIGHT GALA FEATURE
- DATE: Saturday January 27
- TIME: 8:00 pm
The film tells the story of Simon, rising star of the Montreal drag queen scene. It’s love at first sight when he meets Olivier, the new recruit of the bar-show where he performs. While Simon believes he is living an electrifying love story, a toxic and destructive dynamic arises between them. At the same time, Claire, Simon’s mother, a famous opera singer, returns to work in the country after 15 years of absence. Fascinated by this woman he hardly knows but whom he idealizes, Simon persists in trying to create a bond with her. Weakened by the failure of these two impossible loves, Simon will have no choice but to realize that he deserves better.
“Solo, the title by which the film had its world premiere earlier this month at the Toronto International Film Festival… recognizes that in matters of love, which the film addresses in the complicated and toxic relationships of its protagonist, Simon (Théodore Pellerin), we are all essentially on our own. No matter how close we are to another person, how we experience affection and devotion (or the lack thereof) is ultimately up to us.” – Peter Howell, The Star
- IMDB entry
- Language: French, with English subtitles
SPECIAL PRE-SHOW PERFORMANCE!
We are thrilled to present a live drag performance ahead of the screening by legendary drag queen Karma Kameleon, sponsored by the House of Adam and Steve.
Karma Kameleon is a Hamiltonian drag queen, comedian and designer. She brings a unique blend of camp, glamour and comedy to her drag which aims to mix the best parts of the great divas with the worst parts of Celine. Karma describes herself as a timeless beauty. Her audience describes her as a beautyless time. Either way she’s an experience.
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