Surgical Recovery — Marie undergoes recovery from brain surgery.
Location: Hospital
Temporary Silence — Marie loses her ability to speak temporarily.
Location: Hospital
Silence and Diagnosis
Marie faces temporary aphasia, creating communication barriers, as Michelle confronts the reality of her mental health condition.
Key Events
Temporary Silence — Marie loses her ability to speak temporarily.
Location: Hospital
Artistic Identity — Marie's background as a singer and actress is established.
Location: Home
Sisterly Bond — Sisters navigate their parallel recovery journeys together. Characters: Michelle LavalléeLocation: Home
Festival Circuit Debut
The film premieres at TIFF and screens at Berlinale, introducing the sisters' story to international audiences.
Key Events
TIFF Premiere — World premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival.
Location: Toronto
Berlinale Screening — Panorama section screening at the Berlin International Film Festival.
Location: Berlin
Critical Acclaim
The film receives multiple nominations at Canadian Screen Awards and Jutra Awards, validating its artistic and narrative impact.
Key Events
CSA Nominations — Nominated for Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay.
Location: Awards Ceremony
Jutra Nominations — Nominated for Best Director, Actress, Art Direction, and Costume Design.
Location: Awards Ceremony
Critical Reception — Film gains recognition through festival circuit success.
Location: Audience
Narrative Resolution — Sisters continue their ongoing journeys of healing and adaptation. Characters: Michelle LavalléeLocation: Home
Story Breakdown
Medical Recovery Arc — Parallel physical and psychological healing processes for both sisters.
Hospital Discharge — Michelle leaves medical care after diagnosis.
Surgical Aftermath — Marie navigates post-operative recovery.
Sisterly Dynamics — The emotional and relational core binding the protagonists.
Familial Bond — Deep sibling connection drives the narrative.
Mutual Support — Shared resilience during parallel struggles.
Artistic Identity — Marie's professional background and creative expression.
Singer Background — Marie's musical career defines her identity.
Actress Role — Theatrical experience influences her perspective.
Festival Premiere — Initial public debut and audience introduction.
TIFF Debut — World premiere at Toronto International Film Festival.
Audience Reception — First public engagement and critical feedback.
International Screening — Expansion of the film's reach to global markets.
Berlinale Panorama — Screening at the Berlin International Film Festival.
Cross-Cultural Impact — Story resonates across different cultural contexts.
Award Recognition — Industry validation through prestigious nominations.
Canadian Screen Awards — Nominations for directing and screenplay.
Jutra Awards — Nominations across technical and performance categories.
Cinematic Adaptation — Transformation from stage play to feature film.
Theatrical Source — Adapted from Lepage's play Lipsynch.
Directorial Vision — Lepage and Pires translate stage to screen.
Adapted and inspired from the play Lipsynch, Triptyque is a contemporary urban saga that tells the story of Michelle a schizophrenic bookseller, Marie, singer and actress, and Thomas, a German neurologist. Three lives, three destinies that cross and resonate, Triptyque is a sensitive and deeply moving variation on the themes of memory and identity.
