Entertainment · Film · published 2026-08-28 · via The Hollywood Reporter

Trailer for Gilles Villeneuve Biopic Reveals Speed, Family Strains and Ferrari Glory

The trailer for "Villeneuve: Rise of a Legend" shows Gilles Villeneuve's journey from rural Quebec to Formula 1 stardom, highlighting his aggressive driving and the strain on his family. Directed by Yan Lanouette Turgeon, the film stars Remi Goulet as the racer and will close the Toronto Film Festival on Sept. 19. The biopic also features Rosalie Bonenfant as his wife and Patrice Robitaille as his father.

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The trailer positions Villeneuve's relentless ambition as both his greatest asset and his undoing, with domestic friction depicted alongside his on-track heroics. His wife's objection to selling their home and his father's pointed reminder about family obligations frame a man consumed by his pursuit of racing glory. The film traces his path from snowmobile competitions across Canada to the international circuit, where he became known for fearless driving in his scarlet Ferrari.

The production assembles a Quebec-based creative team, with Daniel Roby and Guillaume Lonergan penning the screenplay and Christian Larouche producing. Its selection as the Toronto Film Festival's closing-night presentation on Sept. 19 provides substantial international visibility, with Le Pact

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