Polytechnique

Overview

Polytechnique poignantly recounts the tragic events of the 1989 Montreal Massacre, where an armed gunman targeted and killed multiple female engineering students at École Polytechnique. The film delves into the harrowing experiences of the victims and survivors, capturing the chaos and terror of that fateful day. Through stark black-and-white cinematography, it explores themes of misogyny, violence, and the profound impact of loss on a community. The narrative honors the memory of those who suffered while challenging societal attitudes towards women in traditionally male-dominated fields.