Xavier Dolan

Artist Unknown, “J’ai Tué Ma Mère (I Killed My Mother)”, Computer Graphics, Gay Film Gifs

“J’ai Tué Ma Mère” is a 2009 Canadian drama film written by, directed by, and starring Xavier Dolan in the role of Hubert. Dolan was sixteen years old when he wrote the semi-autobiographical script. The film was initially financed by Dolan; it later received funding from the Society for the Developement of Cultural Enterprises under their indie film division.

The film made by Xavier Dolan at the age of nineteen attracted international attention after it won three Director’s Fortnight awards at the 2009 Cannes Film Festival. After the showing, it received a standing ovation. At the Vancouver Film Critics Circle in 2010, “J’ai Tué Ma Mère” won the awards for Best Canadian Film, Best Director, Best Actor, and Best Supporting Actor in a Canadian Film.