Title: Malartic
Year: 2024
Genre: Documentary, Drama
Rating: 8
Cast: Réjean Gariépy, Ginette Trudel, Geneviève Gariépy
Description: The shimmering promise of gold, a siren song luring a town towards ruin – that's the haunting reality Nicolas Paquet unveils in his stark and unsettling documentary, *Malartic* (2024). Réjean Gariépy, Ginette Trudel, and Geneviève Gariépy deliver powerful, understated performances as residents grappling with the bitter fallout of a mining boom gone bust. Paquet masterfully juxtaposes the opulence of the mining company with the stark poverty of the community, exposing a system rigged against the ordinary citizen. *Malartic* transcends a simple exposé; it’s a poignant meditation on the corrosive effects of unchecked corporate power and the enduring human spirit amidst devastating economic injustice. This isn't just a film about mining; it's a powerful indictment of unsustainable practices and a desperate plea for equitable land management.