A Wolf in the Suburbs
2026 Canadian film
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A Wolf in the Suburbs is a Canadian short documentary film, directed by Amélie Hardy and released in 2026.[1] The film profiles Wolf Ruck, a resident of Mississauga, Ontario, who has fought for a number of years against a city by-law about lawn upkeep, seeking the right to maintain his yard in a natural, ecologically friendly state as a pollinator habitat.[2]
| A Wolf in the Suburbs | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Amélie Hardy |
| Written by | Amélie Hardy |
| Produced by | Rosalie Chicoine Perreault |
| Starring | Wolf Ruck |
| Cinematography | Myriam Payette |
| Edited by | Louis Chevalier-Dagenais |
| Music by | Joseph Marchand |
Production company | Metafilms |
| Distributed by | Travelling Distribution |
Release date |
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Running time | 19 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
The film was shot in 2025.[2]
The film premiered at the 2026 South by Southwest Film & TV Festival,[3] and had its Canadian premiere at the Regard short film festival.[4] It was also screened at the 2026 Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival.[5]
Awards
| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regard | 2026 | Canadian Grand Prize | Amélie Hardy | Won | [4] |
| FIPRESCI International Critics' Prize | Won | ||||
| Cinéfest Sudbury International Film Festival | 2026 | Audience Choice, Short Film | Won | [6] |
