R. Roussil, From the Ground Up
R. Roussil, le cul par terre
Synopsis
Robert Roussil, one of the central figures of Québec sculpture, left a profound mark on art history with his bold creations and unwavering commitment to freedom of expression. However, since his death in 2013, his legacy seems to be fading. This film seeks to revive the memory of this visionary artist by delving into his work and philosophy. Constructed from a rich body of archival footage, the documentary also draws on numerous interviews given by Roussil throughout his career. The film traces his journey from his early exile in France to his life in a mill in Tourrettes-sur-Loup, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region, where he created most of his works. The narrative opens the doors to his home and studio, while also shedding light on his sculptures, still visible in Montreal, which continue to reflect his lasting influence.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Maxime-Claude L'Écuyer
- Original Score
- Carl Bastien
- Original Title
- R. Roussil, le cul par terre
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Release Date
- 22/03/2025
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Tulp Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Maxime-Claude L'Écuyer
Carl Bastien
Étienne Boilard
Maxime-Claude L'Écuyer
Maxime-Claude L'Écuyer, Danny Lennon
Department Leadership Roster
Maxime-Claude L'Écuyer
Director
Maxime-Claude L'Écuyer
Producer
Maxime-Claude L'Écuyer
Editor
Danny Lennon
Producer
Étienne Boilard
Director of Photography
Carl Bastien
Original Music Composer
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What is R. Roussil, From the Ground Up about?
Robert Roussil, one of the central figures of Québec sculpture, left a profound mark on art history with his bold creations and unwavering commitment to freedom of expression. However, since his death in 2013, his legacy seems to be fading. This film seeks to revive the memory of this visionary artist by delving into his work and philosophy. Constructed from a rich body of archival footage, the documentary also draws on numerous interviews given by Roussil throughout his career. The film traces his journey from his early exile in France to his life in a mill in Tourrettes-sur-Loup, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region, where he created most of his works. The narrative opens the doors to his home and studio, while also shedding light on his sculptures, still visible in Montreal, which continue to reflect his lasting influence.
Who directed R. Roussil, From the Ground Up?
R. Roussil, From the Ground Up was directed by Maxime-Claude L'Écuyer.
Who stars in R. Roussil, From the Ground Up?
The principal cast of R. Roussil, From the Ground Up includes Not specified.
When was R. Roussil, From the Ground Up released and how long is it?
R. Roussil, From the Ground Up was released in 2025 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Who composed the musical score for R. Roussil, From the Ground Up?
The original motion picture soundtrack for R. Roussil, From the Ground Up was composed by Carl Bastien.