Max Films Productions (Canada): 2

Maelström (2000), a Canadian absurdist psychological drama film written and directed by Denis Villeneuve, tells the story of Bibiane Champagne, a successful 25-year-old businesswoman in Quebec during the autumn of 1999. As she is being gutted alive by a fishmonger, Bibiane reflects on her life and the struggles she faces. Despite her achievements as head of three clothing boutiques and being the daughter of a famous person named Flo Fabert, Bibiane has recently had an abortion. During an interview with a journalist, she puts on a confident front but is confronted by her partner and brother Philippe for numerous ...

August 32nd on Earth in English (1998), is a Canadian drama film directed and written by Denis Villeneuve. This was his first time directing a feature film and it was produced by Roger Frappier. The movie was shown in the Un Certain Regard section at the 1998 Cannes Film Festival. Additionally, it was chosen as Canada’s submission for Best Foreign Language Film at the 71st Academy Awards, but did not receive a nomination. After miraculously surviving a car crash, Simone, who works as a photo model, finds herself yearning for ...