Godin(2011)

Godin is a documentary film that traces the life and legacy of Gérald Godin, Quebec's celebrated poet-politician whose contributions to the province's cultural and political identity have long been underestimated. Moving from Trois-Rivières to Montreal across four decades—from the 1960s through the 1995 referendum—the film weaves together archival footage and interviews to chronicle Godin's journey as a committed activist and writer. His story intersects with pivotal moments in Quebec history, including the October Crisis, and is enriched by the presence of his partner, singer Pauline Julien. Through this cinematic collage of rare archives and testimonies, Godin emerges as a complex figure whose political courage and literary voice shaped modern Quebec's cultural landscape. A striking portrait of a man who refused to be forgotten.