Paul à Québec

Paul à Québec

Directed by François Bouvier

Produced by Productrices Associées, Caramel Films

201597 min6.9 / 10

A tender, melancholic family drama centered on confronting mortality and finding creative solace amid the slow dissolution of a patriarch's health.

In 1999, Paul and his partner Julie experienced beautiful moments with their young daughter. They are looking for a house in Montreal and frequently see their family, notably Julie's parents who live in St-Nicolas, a suburb of Quebec City. But the illness has hit Roland hard, the proud and generous patriarch of the family, who tries as best he can to hide the ultimatum he is suffering from his children. Life being what it is, Roland will have to be admitted to a palliative care center while his loved ones, including Paul, will have to come to terms with the idea of ​​his death. In the process, Paul will take up drawing.

Questions people ask

  • Is Paul à Québec sad? Yes, very. More sad than 92% of films.

  • Is Paul à Québec violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Is Paul à Québec scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is Paul à Québec easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 62% of films.

  • Does Paul à Québec end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

44/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity38

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise32

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love65

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Paul à Québec

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Paul à Québec

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Paul à Québec, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Paul à Québec, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Paul à Québec, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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