The documentary Rojek, by 30-year-old Montreal filmmaker of Kurdish origin Zayne Akyol, will represent Canada at the Academy Awards for Best International Film.
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The original idea and the script are by Marie Vien, to whom we also owe La Passion d’Augustine.
Duval made his name writing and directing Dédé, travers les brumes, about the life and work of singer André Fortin of Les Colocs. He was also behind the production of the successful Radio-Canada series Unité 9.
Duval said in a statement that he saw in the film “a unique opportunity to bring the values of peace and reconciliation to the widest possible audience.”
A short list of 10 finalists from among the films submitted will be unveiled Feb. 9. Five of them will be officially nominated in mid-March.