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Berthierville, 1970. Gilles Villeneuve (Rémi Goulet) is a young mechanic from a modest background. Supported by his partner Joann (Rosalie Bonenfant), he puts his family’s balance at risk in order to pursue his dream of becoming a racing driver.
From snowmobile racing to the Formula Ford and Formula Atlantic circuits, his talent and determination lead him to a decisive meeting with the legendary Enzo Ferrari. Yan Lanouette Turgeon (Mlle Bottine) captures this meteoric rise with exhilarating energy, propelled by a score by Philippe Brault (Shepherds) and breathtaking racing sequences. Beyond the story of a national champion, the film portrays Quebec at a pivotal moment of cultural and national self-assertion, fuelled by the ambitions of the Quiet Revolution.
Selected at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), this film will be presented as a Montreal premiere at this 32nd edition of Festival CINEMANIA.
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