Virgile Ratelle

After 16 years together, François and Julie open their relationship to explore sexual adventures and self-discovery. With two kids and their bond at stake, the path proves more complex than expected.

Fabien is a young drug addict and prostitute who roams between clients and fixes. He ends up to a party where he drinks and takes drugs. As he passes out, Nick, the group leader takes the opportunity to rape him as the others wait and watch in silence.

Men cross paths as desire, secrets, and longing pull them together. From beaches to hidden rooms, fleeting glances spark encounters born of chance and curiosity, revealing seduction, intimacy, and the raw freedom connection between men.

In this anthology of shorts, the phrase "Gay Agenda" is reclaimed from the religious right and transformed into a celebration of gay culture. Sit back and enjoy "Give Up the Ghost," "Guacho," and "Dog Breath."

Under the cover of night, skaters claim back the streets.

On the banks of an abandoned quarry, couples confront their love before taking a dip.

Lost between the trail, the forest and the factory, northern Québec’s youth wander as they ask themselves what the future will bring.

Between talking about cars, drifting, smoking around the fire, casting fishing lines, and rehearsing in the garage, a metal band desperately needs to find a drummer for their next show as a heatwave drags on. Behind this urgent, pragmatic quest lies another one, more existential: that of a generation faced with an uncertain future and driven by dreams of wealth and fame. After Summer Nights and Summer Love, Virgile Ratelle's Dog Days of Summer is the latest chapter in a potential summer trilogy, delivering a new tender and heartfelt coming-of-age film whose execution reveals a strong and confident cinematic personality.