Y'a une étoile

"Does a queer Acadie exist?" is one of the questions posed by Samuel LeBlanc, a young transgender musician at the heart of Julien Cadieux's film. This query is intertwined with his exploration of his Francophone identity. How can one fully embrace and reconcile these dual minority identities? This hybrid film, blending musical comedy and documentary, draws heavily on the 1980s and 1990s musical works of Angèle Arsenault, a feminist Acadian songwriter whose timeless songs remain relevant today. From the start, the rhythm and poetry of the song De temps en temps moi j’ai les bleus set the dynamic tempo for the trio Écarlate, formed by Samuel LeBlanc, Daphnée McIntyre, and Clémence Langlois. Angèle Arsenault becomes a guiding force in Samuel and his trio’s journey through picturesque Acadian villages, where they meet charming LGBTQIA2+ individuals who sing and dance their stories in fabulous costumes and makeup. Beyond the musical and visual delight, Julien Cadieux highlights the courage and heroic strength of these artists in their quest for freedom and self-expression. This film exudes a refreshing sense of hope, leaving a mark not only through its stunning aesthetics but also through the profound human sensitivity of the filmmaker.

Marcelle Lean
General and Artistic Director · Cinéfranco