Follies (film)
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Alexandre Auger
Hany Ouichou
Laurie Pominville
| Follies | |
|---|---|
 Film poster | |
| French | Folichonneries |
| Directed by | Eric K. Boulianne |
| Written by | Eric K. Boulianne Alexandre Auger |
| Produced by | Eric K. Boulianne Hany Ouichou Laurie Pominville |
| Starring | Eric K. Boulianne Catherine Chabot |
| Cinematography | François Messier-Rheault |
| Edited by | Myriam Magassouba |
| Music by | Peter Venne |
Production company | Coop Vidéo de Montréal |
| Distributed by | Entract Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 101 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | French |
Follies (French: Folichonneries) is a Canadian comedy film, directed by Eric K. Boulianne and released in 2025.[1] The film stars Boulianne and Catherine Chabot as François and Julie, a couple whose 16-year marriage has grown sexually unfulfilling, who therefore decide to embark on an open relationship.[2] The cast also includes Sophie Letourneur, Agathe Ledoux, Julie Le Breton, Ève Landry, Florence Blain Mbaye, Étienne Galloy, and Antonin Mousseau-Rivard in supporting roles.
The film, Boulianne's full-length directorial debut, entered production in fall 2024 in Montreal,[3] and premiered at the 78th Locarno Film Festival on August 10, 2025.[4]
On July 21, 2025, it was announced that Totem Films has acquired the rights for the international sales of the film.[5]
- Eric K. Boulianne as François
- Catherine Chabot as Julie
- Florence Blain Mbaye as Suzanne
- Étienne Galloy as Étienne
- Sarah Chouinard Poirier as Maxine
- Simone Bellemare-Ledoux as Lili
- Agathe Ledoux as Louise
- Antonin Mousseau-Rivard as Antonin
- Sophie Letourneur as Sophie
- Ève Landry as Sonia
- Éric Robidoux as Luc
- Julie Le Breton as Mrs. Sirois
Release
Follies had its world premiere in the 'Filmmakers of the Present Competition' section of the 78th Locarno Film Festival on August 10, 2025, vying for the Golden Leopard – Filmmakers of the Present.[6]
The film also had its North American premiere in the Centrepiece section of the 50th Toronto International Film Festival on September 10, 2025.[7]
It is slated to go into commercial release on January 30, 2026.[8]
Reception
The film was named to the Toronto International Film Festival's annual year-end Canada's Top Ten list for 2026.[9]
