François.e

A struggling screenwriter in his fifties attempts to secure funding for a television series by falsely claiming to be transgender. When the project is accepted, he is forced to maintain a public persona as a writer undergoing transition. Unable to manage the deception alone, he partners with a transgender author to help him navigate the role. While this lie brings him financial prosperity and helps repair his relationship with his teenage daughter, he finds that his most genuine connections are formed through his fabricated identity.

This Canadian comedy-drama was directed by Jean-François Asselin and produced by KO24. The film features Louis Morissette in the lead role of François, appearing alongside Pascale Drevillon as Sarah, Geneviève Schmidt as Catherine, and Robin Aubert as Daniel. The screenplay was written by Gabrielle Boulianne-Tremblay and Jean-François Léger. With a runtime of 91 minutes, the movie explored the personal cost of professional ambition and identity.