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Love story Laurence Anyways questions true acceptance of others

Started by Shana A, September 22, 2012, 08:59:48 AM

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September 22, 2012, 08:59:48 AM
Love story Laurence Anyways questions true acceptance of others
CBC News
Posted: Sep 21, 2012 1:44 PM ET

http://www.cbc.ca/news/arts/story/2012/09/21/f-laurence-anyways-video-xavier-dolan.html

In Xavier Dolan's latest film Laurence Anyways, a devoted couple's relationship is put to the ultimate test and the filmmaker asks: have human relations and acceptance of others really improved today?

The romantic drama, named best Canadian feature film at the conclusion of the Toronto International Film Festival this month, opens in Canadian theatres Friday. It's an emotional roller coaster that follows soulmates Laurence (Melvil Poupaud) and Fred (Suzanne Clément) as their relationship shifts and changes through the years.

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At the heart of Laurence Anyways is Fred, in an award-winning performance by Clément, who must grapple with her partner's revelation that he is a transsexual.

"Transsexuality is the ultimate metaphor, for me, for authenticity in a couple," 23-year-old Dolan said.
"Be yourself; everyone else is already taken." Oscar Wilde
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