Xavier Dolan

Acclaimed as a cinematic prodigy, Xavier Dolan was born in 1989 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada and has been active in film direction since 2009. Known for his profound exploration in drama and romance genres, he has masterminded some of the most celebrated films, including "I Killed My Mother," "Mommy," and "It's Only the End of the World," for which he received the Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival. His auteur style is marked by his intense focus on mother-son relationships, LGBTQ+ themes, and a visually striking aesthetic often incorporating slow-motion sequences. Dolan, radiating a tenacity that transcends beyond his years, has a unique capability to render the complexities of human emotions with an eloquent cinematic language.