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Villeneuve: L'Ascension d'une Légende (English: Villeneuve: The Rise of a Legend) is a Canadian biographical drama film directed by Yan Lanouette Turgeon, scheduled for release in 2026 ¹. The movie focuses on the early life and struggles of the legendary Canadian racing driver Gilles Villeneuve ¹. Set in Berthierville, Quebec, in 1970, the film tells the story of a young man from a modest background who is deeply passionate about mechanics and speed ⁴⁵⁷. He decides to risk everything he owns, including the future of his young family, to break into the exclusive world of high-level motor racing, a sport typically reserved for the wealthy elite ⁵⁷. The film highlights his raw, uncommon talent as he tries to make a name for himself in this challenging environment ¹⁰. The official trailer for the film was unveiled on July 30, 2026, and it is slated to be the closing film of the Toronto International Film Festival ³⁶. The Quebec release date is set for November 11 ⁶.