Fanny is a drama directed by Yan England, based on the young adult novels Fanny Cloutier by French-Canadian writer Stéphanie Lapointe, who also wrote the screenplay. It is the director's third feature film, following and Sam.
In this story of a Montreal teenager searching for the circumstances surrounding her mother's death, the film explores themes such as family ties, friendship, self-confidence, and the weight of grief.
Shot in Quebec and Japan in 2024, it has been released in theaters on May 9, 2025. The film had its international premiere at the Angoulême Francophone Film Festival on August 25, 2025 in competition.
After her mom's death, Fanny lives with her grief-stricken academic father. When a family secret emerges, she desperately searches for the truth about her mother's death.