Polytechnique is a 2009 Canadian drama film directed by Denis Villeneuve and written by Villeneuve and Jacques Davidts. Starring Maxim Gaudette, Sebastien Huberdeau, and Karine Vanasse, the film is based on the 1989 École Polytechnique massacre and re-enacts the events of the incident through the eyes of two students who witness a gunman (Gaudette) murder fourteen young women.
Theatrical release poster
Karine Vanasse stars as Valérie and helped produce the film.
Denis Villeneuve is a Canadian filmmaker. He has received seven Canadian Screen Awards as well as nominations for three Academy Awards, five BAFTA Awards, and two Golden Globe Awards. Villeneuve's films have grossed over $1.8 billion worldwide.
Villeneuve at the 2017 San Diego Comic-Con
Villeneuve at the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival
Villeneuve at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival
Villeneuve at 2018 Cannes Film Festival