Overview

• The French-Canadian film ‘Peak Everything’ debuted at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival under the Directors’ Fortnight program.
• Directed by Anne Émond, the movie explores solastalgia, or existential distress over environmental change, through the story of a kennel owner and a customer service worker.
• Critics praised the film’s era-blending production design and apocalyptic imagery, including rising sea levels and a red moon, which underscore its environmental themes.
• Mixed reviews highlighted the film’s thematic depth but criticized its overcrowded narrative and underdeveloped subplots.
• The film is currently searching for U.S. distribution following its festival premiere.