Bubbles

Bubbles (Bulles)
Paul Tom and Mélissa Lefebvre / 2026 / French with English subtitles / Canada / 72 min / Toronto Premiere
With short film El Cuerpo di Cristo by Bea Lema
In Bulles (Bubbles), a group of neurodivergent teenagers work together to put on a live show that brings their unique imaginary worlds to life. Directors Mélissa Lefebvre and Paul Tom spend time with teenagers living on the autism spectrum to understand their discomfort with how their lives have been labelled and stigmatized. They use their art as a bridge between their inner lives and the outside world, sharing the most authentic version of themselves while challenging the clichés that come with their diagnosis.
Joyful, compassionate, and at times surreal, Bulles speaks to the challenges faced by anyone living with some type of stigma. Lefebvre and Tom’s empowering documentary celebrates how finding a community can give unheard voices the power to amplify their message and reshape public perception. This insightful and compassionate film is a love letter to self-acceptance, challenging us all to live each day as the truest version of ourselves — without shame, hesitation, or apology.
— Victor Stiff, Rendezvous with Madness 2026 Film Programmer
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