Inspired by a true story, Invincible recounts the last 48 hours in the life of Marc-Antoine Bernier, a 14-year-old boy on a desperate quest for freedom.

“Invincible,” inspired by a true story, recounts the final 48 hours in the life of Marc-Antoine Bernier, a 14-year-old boy on a desperate quest for freedom. In a touching tribute to Marc-Antoine, Vincent René-Lortie delicately portrays the tale of a young man yearning for independence and the extreme measures he takes to attain it. This powerful short film has already made a significant impact during its festival run and is now officially nominated for an OSCAR.

We’ve had the privilege of featuring several of Vincent’s films and music videos on Film Shortage, including “Sit Still,” “Simon Leoza – La Nuée,” and “Owen Pallett – A Bloody Morning,” each leaving its distinct mark on us. So, it was with great anticipation and a personal connection to the story that we dove into his latest film.

We had the privilege of sitting down with Vincent to discuss the emotional journey behind his film just a few months ago.

“INVINCIBLE” is inspired by a true story. What drew you to this particular story, and why did you feel it was important to bring it to the screen?

It was certainly an event that deeply affected me when I was a teenager. Marc was a very close friend, and when he passed away, I couldn’t understand why. At that time, I was convinced it was an accident, but I always had a feeling deep down that it was much more than that. Marc’s story was complex, and I knew it. For me, making this film was a way to get closer to this friend, to try to understand him, and thus get a better idea of why he had come to such a tragic end.