Clubfoot is a Canadian drama film, written and directed by Nathan Donovan and released in 2026.Jamie Casemore, "VIFF’s 2026 lineup features world premieres for Canadian, B.C. films". Playback, August 27, 2026. The film stars Ryley-Ray Levasseur as Kristian, an adopted boy from a troubled home who, with his friend Echo (Daelyn James), abducts and violently assaults Honoré (Adam Levasseur), another adopted boy they meet at the library.Janet Smith, "Stir Cheat Sheet: Vancouver International Film Festival programmers offer their under-the-radar picks". Stir, September 25, 2026.
The cast also includes Sean Bradley, Jacob Dutton, Gerald Levasseur, Kyra Levasseur, Savannah Levasseur and Marcie Schultz in supporting roles.
The film was based in part on Donovan's experiences witnessing his father's work in the troubled foster care system, and Ryley-Ray and Adam Levasseur are Donovan's real-life adoptive brothers.
The film premiered at the 2026 Vancouver International Film Festival, and will screen in the National Competition at the 2026 Festival du nouveau cinéma."FNC – PROGRAMMATION de la 55e édition du Festival du nouveau cinéma du 8 au 18 octobre 2026". CTVM, September 23, 2026.
Awards The film was named to the initial longlist for the 2026 Jean-Marc Vallée DGC Discovery Award.
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