Trailer
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Robert Roussil, a major figure in Quebec sculpture, left a lasting mark on the art world with his bold works and commitment to freedom of expression. However, since his death in 2013, his legacy seems to be fading into oblivion. Robert Roussil, le cul par terre aims to revive the memory of this visionary artist by exploring his work and philosophy.
Built around a rich compilation of archival footage, this documentary draws on numerous interviews Roussil gave throughout his career. It traces his journey, from his exile in France at the start of his career to his life in his mill in Tourrette-sur-Loup, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region, where he created most of his works. The film opens the doors to his home and studio, while highlighting his sculptures still visible in Montreal, which continue to reflect his influence.
In the presence of director Maxime-Claude L’Écuyer, executive producers Pierre Dufour and Diane Chayer and Danielle Roussil, the wife of Robert Roussil, on March 22nd in Montreal.
Robert Roussil, a major figure in Quebec sculpture, left a lasting mark on the art world with his bold works and commitment to freedom of expression. However, since his death in 2013, his legacy seems to be fading into oblivion. Robert Roussil, le cul par terre aims to revive the memory of this visionary artist by exploring his work and philosophy.
Built around a rich compilation of archival footage, this documentary draws on numerous interviews Roussil gave throughout his career. It traces his journey, from his exile in France at the start of his career to his life in his mill in Tourrette-sur-Loup, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region, where he created most of his works. The film opens the doors to his home and studio, while highlighting his sculptures still visible in Montreal, which continue to reflect his influence.
In the presence of director Maxime-Claude L’Écuyer, executive producers Pierre Dufour and Diane Chayer and Danielle Roussil, the wife of Robert Roussil, on March 22nd in Montreal.
| Director | Maxime-Claude L’Écuyer |
| Director of Photography | Étienne Boilard |
| Music director | Carl Bastien |
| Executive Production | Diane Chayer, Pierre Dufour |
| Editing | Maxime-Claude L’Écuyer |
| Sound Design | Jean-François Sauvé |
| Animation | Jean-Guillaume Bastien |
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Session
• Cinéma du Musée - Auditorium Maxwell-Cummings
Saturday, march 22, 2025, 07:15 p.m. — 08:41 p.m.
Production
Maxime-Claude L'Écuyer
Director, screenwriter and editor, Maxime-Claude L’Écuyer has studied Cinema and Art history at University of Montreal. His passion for the art made him direct his first feature documentary, released in 2022, “305 Bellechasse” who received the Yolande and Pierre Perrault prize at the last edition of Rendez-Vous Québec Cinéma and a nomination for best sound at the Gala Iris in 2023. He also has written and directed 8 short films, including “Resonance” and “Dinosauria, we”. All of them have been presented in various festivals both in Quebec and internationally, some of which have been awarded. His second feature documentary, “Roussil, looking at the wandering idiots”, will be released in 2025.
Biographical notes provided by the film production team
Biographical notes provided by the film production team
Selected films:
R. Roussil, Butt on the Ground (2025)
Dinosauria, We (2023)
305 Bellechasse (2022)
Squad Leader TD-73028 Soliloquy (2018)
Zsofika (2014)
R. Roussil, Butt on the Ground (2025)
Dinosauria, We (2023)
305 Bellechasse (2022)
Squad Leader TD-73028 Soliloquy (2018)
Zsofika (2014)
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