102 minutes – Romantic Drama, LGBTQ2+
Language: French, English subtitles
Festival release date: September 10, 2023 – Toronto International Film Festival (World Premiere)
Release date: September 15, 2023 – Québec
Release date: October 6, 2023 –
Production companies: Bravo Charlie
Canadian distributor: Axia Films

SOLO tells the story of Simon, a rising star of Montreal’s drag queen scene. It was love at first sight when he met Olivier, the new recruit at the show-bar where he performed. While Simon believes he is living an electrifying love story, a toxic and destructive dynamic is established between them. At the same time, Claire, Simon’s mother, a famous opera singer, has returned to work in Québec after a 15-year absence. Fascinated by this woman whom he hardly knows but whom he idealizes, Simon persists in trying to create a bond with her. Weakened by the failure of these two impossible loves, Simon will have no choice but to realize that he deserves better.

Also see: Solo: The Show Must Go On. A review by Maurie Alioff.