After an exemplary fifteen-year career, Xavier Dolan confirms that he wants to retire early. It was on his Instagram that he spoke and wanted to “clarify some thoughts” after comments in the Spanish media and reassure those who were worried about him. Thus, the young filmmaker stated that he “wanted to stop making films” and that he was “at peace with this decision.”
“Some have told me it’s “just a break”… but my current mindset and our world today does not inspire me to pursue what was once an inevitable calling.,” he wrote in a lengthy post, also carried by the Goodwin Agency (via CTV News), which represents the artist.
However, Xavier Dolan added that he is “currently involved in television projects” and that he “intends to keep his word if they are approved.”
Otherwise, I think it’s over. I want to spend time with my health, friends and family. I have other hobbies, I want to be involved in other things.
Xavier Dolan Although he confirmed that he will always be there to encourage artists and filmmakers, he, on the other hand, no longer wants to make films because they no longer make him happy. “But they made me happy. And you too.“
Finally he concludes:I could do series. I don’t want to make movies anymore. The world is not well… and I want to help as much as I can. I did it silently. But I want to be louder than that. My plans are elsewhere now, I believe.“
Matthias & Maxime, released in 2019, will be the last feature film of his career as an extraordinary director.
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