Paul Schrader's 'Oh, Canada' Premieres at Cannes Amid Challenges and High Expectations

The film, starring Richard Gere and Jacob Elordi, navigated production hurdles and strikes to make its festival debut.

'Oh, Canada' is based on Russell Banks' novel 'Foregone' and explores themes of regret and mortality.
Lead producer David Gonzales highlighted the stress of securing a SAG-AFTRA interim agreement amid Hollywood strikes.
The film reunites Schrader with Gere, who plays a terminally ill documentarian revealing life secrets.
Production was noted for its efficiency, with principal photography completed in a month.
Critics note the film's non-linear narrative and its stylistic departure from Schrader's recent works.