Polytechnique is a dramatic retelling of the tragic events that occurred in 1989 at the École Polytechnique in Montreal, where a gunman targeted female engineering students. The film explores the psychological trauma endured by the survivors and the broader societal impact. It delves into themes of misogyny and violence, while focusing on the perspectives of two students and the perpetrator, offering a poignant reflection on the tragedy.

Maxim Gaudette, Sébastien Huberdeau, Karine Vanasse