Black Bear Signs Award-Winning ‘Solo’ Director Sophie Dupuis (EXCLUSIVE)
variety.comBrent Lang Executive Editor Black Bear‘s management arm has signed award-winning Quebec director Sophie Dupuis for representation.
Most recently, Dupuis’ third picture, “Solo,” premiered at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival, where it won the award for best Canadian film.
The film, which was written and directed by Dupuis, stars fellow Black Bear client Théodore Pellerin. It is set in Montreal’s drag queen scene.
Critics embraced the film with SlashFilm calling it “a vibrant portrait of queer nightlife” and the Toronto Star praising the work as a “dexterous film that combines bold images with the quiet beat of a heart torn asunder two ways.” Dupuis’ previous work, which also showcases her impactful storytelling and her focus on human complexity, has been widely lauded.
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