Xavier Dolan

Xavier Dolan achieved international acclaim with his directorial debut, I Killed My Mother, which he wrote, directed, produced, and starred in. The film premiered at the 62nd Cannes Film Festival in 2009, winning three awards in the Directors’ Fortnight section. This success launched a prolific decade during which Dolan wrote and directed eight feature films, with most premiering at Cannes. His professional career began in front of the camera, notably starring in a series of 21 commercials for the Canadian drugstore chain Jean Coutu before taking on minor film roles.

The ‘Hello’ music video broke a Vevo record for most views in 24 hours upon release and secured a Juno Award for Video of the Year. His later feature directorial credits include The Death & Life of John F. Donovan, which premiered at the 2018 Toronto International Film Festival, and Matthias & Maxime, which premiered at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival. He further showcased his acting talent with an appearance in Lost Illusions in 2021, receiving a César Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor.

In 2022, Dolan ventured into television, directing his first drama series, The Night Logan Woke Up. Despite past considerations of retirement from filmmaking in 2023, Dolan has announced a renewed commitment to storytelling. He confirmed plans for a new feature project to be shot in 2025, which will explore different genres, incorporating elements of horror and comic, signaling his continued innovative presence in contemporary cinema.