Monday Night Film Series presents FRANÇOISE-FR

Event date(s): October 19, 2026
Time(s): 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Category: Fredericton
Location: Fredericton

Françoise follows François, a middle-aged, cisgender screenwriter whose career is on the wane. Out of pure cynicism and desperation after his latest TV project is rejected for lacking diversity, he checks the "transgender" box on a funding application form. When the project is surprisingly accepted, he is trapped by his own ruse and must pose as a transitioning woman named Françoise, hiring actual trans writer Sarah to help him navigate the deception.

This satirical setup mirrors the classic comical elements of iconic gender-bending comedies like Tootsie and Mrs. Doubtfire. The film relies heavily on "middle-aged uncle" style jokes and hyper-clichéd romantic comedy tropes, poking fun at political correctness while tracking François's absurd struggle to live a massive lie. 

The crowd-pleasing charm of the story lies in how it successfully navigates potential pitfalls to deliver an entertaining, good-natured narrative. Against all odds, the main character's journey becomes both convincing and moving as he inadvertently reconnects with his inner woman, mends his relationship with his teenage daughter, and faces an eye-opening "mirror effect" regarding the genuine, everyday challenges experienced by the trans community.

“ Louis Morissette avoids caricature, delivering a pitch-perfect performance while frequently stepping back to let his co-star, Pascale Drevillon—whose talent and beauty radiate on screen—take the spotlight.”    Cinoche.com

This term, 15 limited release, independent foreign & Canadian films will be shown. Admission is $10/film, but a film society membership reduces admission cost to $7/film. The series is open to all. Memberships are available at Tilley 102 every Monday night.

For further info, contact NB Film Co-op 455-1632  info@nbfilmcoop.com https://www.nbfilmcoop.com/monday-night-film-series

The NB Film Co-op in partnership with the UNB Faculty of Arts and the Toronto Film Festival presents the series.

Building: Tilley Hall

Room Number: Room 102