Mégantic

In 2013, a train carrying a massive load of petrol derails in the town of Lac-Mégantic in Quebec. The many explosions and fires cause forty-seven deaths; two thousand people are evacuated. Based on this real-life tragedy, this series follows the destinies of the town's inhabitants, traumatised by the rail catastrophe. Director: Alexis Durand-Brault (Canada, 2023) Screenplay: Sylvain Guy Cast: Lauren Hartley (Gabrielle), Olivier Gervais-Courchesne (Patrice), Joakim Robillard (Bryan), Catherine Paquin-Béchard (Corine), Julie Trépanier (Annick), Karl Farah (Marco), Julie Ringuette (Marie), Duane Murray (Tim Richards), Bruno Marcil (Vincent), Éric Robidoux (Daniel), Isabelle Guérard (Julie) Genre: drama Awards: nominated in several categories (best screenplay, best text, best editing, best actor and best supporting role) at Montreal's 'Prix Gémeaux' awards (Canada, 2023)