C.R.A.Z.Y.

C.R.A.Z.Y.

Year: 2022

Runtime: 129 min

Language: French

Director: Jean-Marc Vallée

DramaComedy

A thoughtful and funny story follows Zachary Beaulieu, a teenager grappling with his sexuality while growing up in a conservative Canadian-Catholic family. As Zachary comes to terms with his identity, he faces challenges reconciling his feelings with his family’s expectations. The film explores themes of self-discovery, acceptance, and the complexities of familial relationships as Zachary seeks to find his place and be true to himself.

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1

Zac's Birth

Zac is born on Christmas Day in 1960, marking the beginning of his journey through life in a family with four brothers. Each brother has a distinct personality, setting the stage for contrasting relationships within the household.

1960
2

Family Dynamics

As Zac grows up, he develops a strong bond with his father, Gervais. However, this connection becomes strained when Zac begins exhibiting behaviors that Gervais struggles to understand, culminating in a pivotal moment when Gervais finds Zac dressed in women's clothing.

3

Christmas Party Revelation

During a festive Christmas party in 1975, Zac experiments with a joint and finds himself interested in his cousin Brigitte's boyfriend, Paul. This sparks a chain of events leading to moments of recklessness and the questioning of his identity.

1975
4

Hospitalization Accident

Zac's life takes a dangerous turn when he runs a red light on his motorcycle, resulting in a collision with a car that sends him to the hospital. His recovery is bittersweet as he learns Brigitte has resumed her relationship with Paul during his recuperation.

Hospital
5

Temporary Relationship

In an attempt to pacify his father, Zac begins a relationship with Michelle that initially appeases Gervais. However, the ruse falls apart when Gervais discovers Zac in a compromising situation with a male classmate, igniting a fierce conflict over Zac's sexual orientation.

6

Forced Therapy

Gervais' rage leads him to force Zac into therapy intended to change him. The therapist's declaration that Zac made a 'subconscious deliberate mistake' indicates the immense pressure Zac faces from both his father and society regarding his identity.

Therapy
7

Christmas Dinner Confrontation

By 1980, tensions escalate during Christmas dinner, especially as Zac's relationship with Michelle deepens. At Christian's wedding reception, Zac shares a moment with Paul that leads to mistaken interpretations and gossip among family members.

1980
8

Public Declaration

When Gervais confronts Zac about the gossip, Zac openly declares his feelings in a rain-soaked confrontation, expressing his wish he had kissed Paul. This declaration results in heartbreak for Michelle and leads to Zac being expelled from his family house.

9

Escape to Jerusalem

In the wake of his family conflict, Zac escapes to Jerusalem where he faces profound self-loathing. An encounter in the gay scene leads him to a breaking point, prompting him to walk into the desert where he collapses from exhaustion.

Jerusalem
10

Rescue in the Desert

In the desert, Zac is found and rescued by a compassionate Bedouin who helps him recover from exhaustion. This moment serves as a crucial turning point in Zac's journey toward self-acceptance and healing.

Desert
11

Tragic Family News

Upon returning home, Zac learns that his second eldest brother has suffered a heroin overdose and is in the hospital. The family faces heartbreak as his brother passes away the very next day, casting a shadow over Zac's return.

Home
12

Unexpected Reconciliation

After attending the funeral, a significant moment occurs when Gervais embraces Zac, suggesting a thawing of their previously strained relationship. This moment hints at Gervais' emotional growth as a father.

13

Decade Reflection

Reflecting a decade later, Zac acknowledges how Gervais has transformed back into a father figure in his life. Gervais even goes as far as welcoming Zac's partner into their home, signifying a strong reconciliation and acceptance.

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