For ten years, Maxence Voiseux’s camera lovingly follows Gabin as he grows up in a village in the north of France. The son of a butcher and a dairy farmer, the young boy develops a deep love for animals while discovering the harsh realities of exhausting jobs that take a toll on his family dynamics. Caught between his father’s dream of passing down the family business, wanting to help his mother fulfil her difficult work and the call of his own path, he finds his way with passion, maturity and dedication. From ages ten to eighteen, Gabin navigates doubt, expectations and the desire for freedom. Maxence Voiseux paints a family portrait that is not only sincere but also intimate and deeply moving. (MB)

Co-presented with the Québec City Film Festival (QCFF) and with the support of the Consulat général de France à Québec

Canadian Premiere

Gabin