Finissant(e)s is a Canadian docufiction film, directed by Rafaël Ouellet and released in 2013.Charles-Henri Ramond, "Finissant(e)s – Film de Rafaël Ouellet". Films du Québec, February 1, 2013. A hybrid of scripted fiction and documentary, the film is a portrait of a group of young people in Ouellet's hometown of Dégelis, Quebec, over the summer following their graduation from high school.André Duchesne, "Rafaël Ouellet et Finissant(e)s: deux générations, les mêmes enjeux". La Presse, February 21, 2014.
The film's most noted cast member, Carla Turcotte, subsequently studied acting at university, and went on to a significant career in film and television.Kristina Wagenbauer, "Entrevue avec l’actrice Carla Turcotte". 24 images, October 16, 2018.
Production of the film was announced in 2012, just a few weeks after the premiere of Ouellet's prior film Camion.André Duchesne, "Rafaël Ouellet s'intéresse aux Finissant(e)s". La Presse, August 7, 2012.
The film premiered at the 2013 Rendez-vous du cinéma québécois,"« Finissant(e)s » de Rafaël Ouellet en première aux RVCQ". Qui Fait Quoi, February 23, 2013. before going into limited commercial release on March 1.Charles-Henri Ramond, "Finissant(e)s: en salle le 1er mars". Films du Québec, February 25, 2013.
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