In the 90s, Laurence tells his girlfriend Fred that he wants to become a woman. In spite of the odds, in spite of each other, they confront the prejudices of their friends, ignore the council of their families, and brave the phobias of the society they offend. For 10 years, they try to live through this transition, and embark on an epic journey which, unbeknownst to them, may cost Fred and Laurence their love.
“With Laurence Anyways, Dolan presents his most ambitious project to date.” LE MONDE – Jacques Mandelbaum
“Laurence Anyways is his most beautiful film […] its narrative force and scale are quite unexpected.” LIBÉRATION – Clément Ghys
“Laurence Anyways is a beautiful, bruised film.” CAHIERS DU CINÉMA – Jean-Philippe Tessé
“The film is a poignant and sumptuous melodrama about a long relationship that slowly falls apart.” DAGENS NYETHER – Nicholas Wennö (Sweden)
« Stunningly gorgeous leads prove more than capable of eliciting emotion. » VARIETY – Rob Nelson
« Working with two superb actors – Melvil Poupaud and Suzanne Clement – he creates an onscreen relationship that feels authentic, brims with emotion. » SCREEN DAILY – Mike Goodridge
“Laurence Anyways is Dolan’s strongest pitch yet to have him-self crowned Canada’s answer to Pedro Almodovar.” THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER – Stephen Dalton
« Laurence Anyways contains a voice so pronounced, and so specific, that Dolan is going to be one to watch for years to come.” INDIEWIRE – Kevin Jagernauth
« Extraordinary » EMPIRE
