EL MANUEL / Montréal, Canada / U.S. Premiere

To get back his driver’s license, Manuel Gingras will have to overcome some challenges that will give him back not only his freedom, but also his family. This passionate car mechanic sees the automobile as a social status. He must get it back.

Director's Biography:

Didier Pigeon-Perreault studied cinema at Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM), from which he gratuated in 2017. He wrote and directed Kelvinator (documentary, short) as well as EL MANUEL (documentary, short), and Coaticook, an independent short film.

Director's Statement:

I didn't make the film, it's my character who made it.