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Matthias & Maxime

Matthias & Maxime

Best friends forever.

20197.12h 0m

Overview

Two childhood best friends are asked to share a kiss for the purposes of a student short film. Soon, a lingering doubt sets in, confronting both men with their preferences, threatening the brotherhood of their social circle, and, eventually, changing their lives.

Directed by Xavier Dolan
Written by Xavier Dolan
Produced by Nancy Grant, Xavier Dolan
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Top Cast

Gabriel D'Almeida Freitas

Gabriel D'Almeida Freitas

Matthias

Xavier Dolan

Xavier Dolan

Maxime

Pier-Luc Funk

Pier-Luc Funk

Rivette

Samuel Gauthier

Samuel Gauthier

Frank

Antoine Pilon

Antoine Pilon

Brass

Adib Alkhalidey

Adib Alkhalidey

Shariff

Micheline Bernard

Micheline Bernard

Francine

Anne Dorval

Anne Dorval

Manon

Marilyn Castonguay

Marilyn Castonguay

Sarah

Catherine Brunet

Catherine Brunet

Lisa

Themes & Keywords

friendshipquebeclgbtgay romancegay theme

About Matthias & Maxime

Matthias & Maxime is a drama, romance film released in 2019 exploring themes of friendship, quebec, lgbt, gay romance, gay theme. Directed by Xavier Dolan, it stars Gabriel D'Almeida Freitas, Xavier Dolan, Pier-Luc Funk. Two childhood best friends are asked to share a kiss for the purposes of a student short film. Soon, a lingering doubt sets in, confronting both men with their preferences, threatening the brotherhood of their social circle, and, eventually, changing their lives.

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