The sentimental comedy received critical acclaim at the Cannes, Toronto and Quebec festivals Just like SylvainMonia Chokri’s third feature film premiered in Montreal on Monday evening at the Cinéma Impérial.
The actress and director walked the red carpet accompanied by several stars of her film, including Magalie Lépine-Blondeau, Pierre-Yves Cardinal, Francis-William Rhéaume, Steve Laplante, Mathieu Baron and Christine Beaulieu.
Simple comme Sylvain describes a love story between a 40-year-old philosophy professor and a building contractor from the Laurentians.
The film will be shown across Quebec on Friday.
Filmmaker Monia Chokri and Magalie Lépine-Blondeau are accompanied by the film’s cast of actors. MARIO BEAUREGARD/AGENCE QMI
Christine Beaulieu and Mathieu Baron on the red carpet of “Simple comme Sylvain”. MARIO BEAUREGARD/AGENCE QMI
Laurence Nerbonne and Guillaume Lambert. MARIO BEAUREGARD/AGENCE QMI
Sophie Nélisse MARIO BEAUREGARD/AGENCE QMI
Pierre-Yves Cardinal MARIO BEAUREGARD/AGENCE QMI
Magalie Lépine Blondeau with her loved ones at the premiere of “Simple comme Sylvain” in Montreal. MARIO BEAUREGARD/AGENCE QMI
Noémie Yelle and the young Clara David MARIO BEAUREGARD/AGENCE QMI
Andrew Lapierre and Julie du Page MARIO BEAUREGARD/AGENCE QMI
Joe Bocan and his daughter Charlotte Biddle Bocan MARIO BEAUREGARD/AGENCE QMI