Accept yourself as I am

An intimate encounter with Élise, a transgender woman living in the Magdalen Islands. 

SYNOPSIS

A significant encounter with Élise, a transgender woman living in the Magdalen Islands, an archipelago of 12,000 inhabitants located in the heart of the Gulf of St. Lawrence, Quebec. The interviews conducted with her allow us to delve deep into the understanding of her reality, challenges, euphorias, values, and doubts. It is an intimate encounter, a dive into her living spaces, a close look at her universe that brings us closer to her essence, to what she is experiencing today, to what inhabits her.

Theme(s): , Identity, LGBTQI2SA+, Portrait

DETAILS

Director | , Emmanuelle Roberge
Year | , 2024
Country | , Québec
Duration | 57 minutes
Original language | , French
Sound | Daniel Toussaint
Music | Kyra Shaughnessy, Nicholas Williams
Editing | René Roberge

DIRECTOR

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Emmanuelle Roberge

SEE COMPLETE PROFILE

Passionate about culture and society, Emmanuelle Roberge's artistic practice is rooted in a socially intimate approach. She seeks to delve into the essence of her subjects, their identity, and what inhabits their gestures. She aims to reveal their beauty, even when touched by shadows, as it is this beauty that primarily inspires change, moves, and evokes emotions.

CAREER

Love&Hope international festival · Festival des films identitaires et solidaires du Bénin · Rendez-vous du cinéma québécois · Festival Vue d'en face · Lulea international film festival

UPCOMING SCREENINGS

SCREENING 1 | 

7 August 2025 pm31 20h30

Parc Molson 

A discussion with filmmaker Emmanuelle Roberge will follow the screening.

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