Film details

Synopsis
A look at the intimate world of young non-binary trans photographer Laurence Philomène as they put together their first book, Puberty, a series of self-portraits documenting their transition during hormone therapy. Mirroring Philomène’s autobiographical approach, Larry (they/them) highlights the cinematic power of the artist’s vibrant, colour-saturated images and above all, their willingness to share their story with authenticity and vulnerability. Gender non-conforming identities, body diversity and the challenges of self-affirmation are also explored through an exclusive foray into Philomène’s family and community. Beyond the story of individual transformation, the film chronicles a society that is likewise transitioning, evolving as it grows. A celebration of those who refuse to conform, Larry (they/them) is a luminous and engaging portrait of the complex, often misunderstood multiplicity of trans and non-binary identities and experiences, bringing to the screen one of the most inspiring and original voices of their generation and an LGBTQ+ community icon.

Crew

Script writer : Catherine Legault

Cinematography : Claire Sanford, Samuel Trudelle, Catherine Legault

Editing : Catherine Legault

Animation : Kara Blake, Nina Drew

Color grading : Tony Monalikakis

Sound design : Mélanie Gauthier
Sound mix : Bruno Bélanger

Music : Eric Shaw, Scout The Wise

Sound recording : Catherine Legault, Pablo Villegas, Lynne Trepanier, Bruno Pucella, Louis-Philippe Amyot, Tobias Haynes, Jean-François Paradis, Claude Sophie Périar

Starring : Laurence Philomène, Nina Drew, Lucky Dikstra-Santos

Direction

Catherine Legault

Catherine Legault is an award-winning documentary filmmaker and editor, graduated from Concordia University in Film Production. In 2016, Catherine founded Concerto Films and produced her first feature documentary, Sisters: Dream & Variations (2019). Shown internationally in festivals, in theaters and on television, the film received 5 awards at the IndieFEST Film Awards and an IRIS award at the Gala Québec Cinéma. Catherine’s next documentary, Larry (they, them), will be released in 2024.

 

Filmography

LARRY (THEY/THEM), 103 min, Documentaire, 2024

SISTERS: DREAM & VARIATIONS, 85 min, Documentaire, 2019