Follies (film)
| Follies | |
|---|---|
 Film poster | |
| French | Folichonneries |
| Directed by | Éric K. Boulianne |
| Written by | Éric K. Boulianne Alexandre Auger |
| Produced by | Éric K. Boulianne Hany Ouichou Laurie Pominville |
| Starring | Éric K. Boulianne Catherine Chabot |
| Cinematography | François Messier-Rheault |
| Edited by | Myriam Magassouba |
| Music by | Peter Venne |
Production company | Coop Vidéo de Montréal |
| Distributed by | Entract Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 101 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | French |
Follies (French: Folichonneries) is a Canadian comedy film, directed by Éric K. Boulianne and slated for release in 2025.[1] The film stars Boulianne and Catherine Chabot as François and Julie, a couple whose 16-year marriage has grown sexually unfulfilling, who therefore decide to embark on an open relationship.[2] The cast also includes Sophie Letourneur, Julie Le Breton, Ève Landry, Florence Blain Mbaye, Étienne Galloy, Ambre Jabrane and Antonin Mousseau-Rivard in supporting roles.
The film, Boulianne's full-length directorial debut, entered production in fall 2024 in Montreal,[3] and is slated to premiere at the 78th Locarno Film Festival on 10 August 2025.[4]
Cast
- Éric K. Boulianne as François
- Catherine Chabot as Julie
- Sophie Letourneur
- Julie Le Breton
- Ève Landry
- Florence Blain Mbaye
- Étienne Galloy
- Ambre Jabrane
- Antonin Mousseau-Rivard
Release
Follies had its world premiere in the 'Filmmakers of the Present Competition' section of the 78th Locarno Film Festival on 10 August 2025, vying for the Golden Leopard – Filmmakers of the Present.[5]
Accolades
| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Locarno Film Festival | August 16, 2025 | Golden Leopard – Filmmakers of the Present | Follies | Nominated | [6] |
References
- ^ Marie-France-Lou Lemay, "Eric K. Boulianne et ses Folichonneries au Festival de Locarno". La Presse, July 8, 2025.
- ^ Charles-Henri Ramond, "Eric K. Boulianne turns Folichonneries". Films du Québec, December 16, 2024.
- ^ Marissa Groguhé, "Du sexe, de l’hyperréalisme et des chorégraphies". La Presse, December 16, 2024.
- ^ Mona Tabbara, "Locarno unveils 2025 line-up including premieres of Radu Jude’s ‘Dracula’, Kamal Aljafari’s ‘With Hasan In Gaza’". Screen Daily, July 8, 2025.
- ^ Balaga, Marta (8 July 2025). "Radu Jude, Abdellatif Kechiche Head to Locarno as Swiss Fest Announces Lineup: An 'Ambitious and Exciting Edition'". Variety. Retrieved 20 July 2025.
- ^ Del Don, Muriel (9 July 2025). "Locarno announces the films selected for its parallel sections". Cineuropa. Retrieved 20 July 2025.
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