It’s Only the End of the World

Directed by Xavier Dolan

Dolan’s taut chamber piece follows terminally ill writer Louis (Gaspard Ulliel), who returns home to break the news of his debilitating condition to his estranged family. Once there, old wounds and deep-seated frustrations surface as Louis struggles to rekindle relationships and articulate the real reason for his unexpected visit. The incredibly prolific Dolan, who won the Cannes Grand Prix for this recent feature, proves himself an expert witness to uncomfortable family events in an incredibly bold piece of filmmaking. A supporting cast including Marion Cotillard, Léa Seydoux and Vincent Cassel all excel. Based on Jean-Luc Lagarce’s play Juste la fin du monde.

Duration:
99 minutes

Translated title:
Juste la fin du monde

Languages:
French

Subtitles:
Full English

Country of origin:
Canada and France

Year of production:
2016