Polytechnique
Synopsis
A dramatization of the École Polytechnique massacre in Montreal, on December 9, 1989, where 14 female engineering students were murdered (and 13 were wounded) by a 25 year old psychotic misogynist armed with a semi-automatic weapon.
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Depicting violence and its aftermathOfficial
Type: Featurette • Published 2020-12-01
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Maxim Gaudette
The Assassin
Sébastien Huberdeau
Jean-François
Karine Vanasse
Valérie
Evelyne Brochu
Stéphanie
Martin Watier
Jean-François (voice)
Johanne-Marie Tremblay
Jean-François' Mother
Natalie Hamel-Roy
Jean-François' Mother (voice)
Pierre-Yves Cardinal
Éric
Pierre Leblanc
Mr. Martineau
Francesca Barcenas
Injured Student at Copier
Ève Duranceau
Student with the Ear Injury
Mathieu Ledoux
Injured Student
Adam Kosh
Killer's Roommate
Larissa Corriveau
Killer's Neighboor
Manon Lapointe
Killer's Mother
Kim Lavack-Paquin
Student at the Library
Mireille Brullemans
Admission Office's Secretary
Pier-Olivier Paquet
Student at the Admission Office
Release History & Theatrical Window
Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 6, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 15, 2018
VOD & Digital Platforms
August 25, 2009
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Denis Villeneuve
- Screenplay & Story
- Jacques Davidts, Eric Leca, Denis Villeneuve
- Original Score
- Benoît Charest
- Original Title
- Polytechnique
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- Don Carmody Productions, Remstar Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Denis Villeneuve
Jacques Davidts, Eric Leca, Denis Villeneuve
Benoît Charest
Pierre Gill
Richard Comeau
Karine Vanasse, André Rouleau, Maxime Rémillard, Don Carmody, Julien Remillard
Department Leadership Roster
Jacques Davidts
Writer
Denis Villeneuve
Director
Eric Leca
Writer
Denis Villeneuve
Writer
Karine Vanasse
Producer
André Rouleau
Producer
Maxime Rémillard
Producer
Don Carmody
Producer
Roger Martin
Production Design
Richard Comeau
Editor
Pierre Gill
Director of Photography
Benoît Charest
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Polytechnique
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What is Polytechnique about?
A dramatization of the École Polytechnique massacre in Montreal, on December 9, 1989, where 14 female engineering students were murdered (and 13 were wounded) by a 25 year old psychotic misogynist armed with a semi-automatic weapon.
Who directed Polytechnique?
Polytechnique was directed by Denis Villeneuve.
Who stars in Polytechnique?
The principal cast of Polytechnique includes Maxim Gaudette, Sébastien Huberdeau, Karine Vanasse, Evelyne Brochu, Martin Watier.
When was Polytechnique released and how long is it?
Polytechnique was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for Polytechnique?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Polytechnique was composed by Benoît Charest.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Polytechnique?
Polytechnique holds official age classifications: CA: 14A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).