In 1963, the Faubourg district in M'lasse was destroyed for the construction of the Radio-Canada tower. A photographer was then hired to immortalize the neighborhood. Halfway between documentary and fiction, Au pied du mur takes up this premise and updates it. The film follows a city employee entering the privacy of the people of a Montreal neighborhood in order to capture one last time what will soon have to be destroyed.
Bertrand is a theatre actor in his fifties and is completely stressed out by his new play. Today he realizes the adult son he had before his late coming out, Antoine, needs him more than usual. Will ensue a picnic at dusk, extravagant dances and the sweet portrait of a family that chose to live with no regret and in full sincerity.
The show is a glimpse into the whirlwind life of a teenager with serious reservations about the adult world. In the courses of his adventures, a multitude of eccentric characters pull him in all directions in search of his identity: a psychotic psychologist, an extremely odd best friend, an exotic lady immune to his charms, fashion trends devotees, and a horror film aficionado.
French-Canadian voice of Gwyneth Paltrow, Ashley Judd, Melissa McCarthy and many more.
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