Spirit of Ecstasy
By Héléna Klotz
2023 | 95 min | Drama
Driven by an abusive father to provide for her younger siblings, Jeanne Francoeur enters the ruthless world of finance to secure their future.
Niels Schneider
ActorFrench-Canadian actor Niels Schneider, born in Paris in 1987, first gained stage experience in Quebec before starting his film career. He garnered international attention for his role in Xavier Dolan's film *Heartbeats* (2010), for which he was honored with the Trophée Chopard at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival. For his performance in the thriller *Dark Inclusion* (2016), he received the César Award for Most Promising Actor in 2017. His versatile work also includes films like *An Impossible Love* (2018) and the series *Of Money and Blood* (2023).
Films
Heartbeats
By Xavier Dolan
2010 | 96 min | Drama
Directing prodigy Xavier Dolan presents with his comedy-drama a deliciously tongue-in cheek celebration of falling in love. Screened 2010 at Cannes.
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