Headfirst

'Headfirst' is a gripping documentary that follows the extraordinary journey of Fred, a young French Canadian who sacrifices everything in his relentless quest to resurrect the King of Pop. Through grueling training, radical cosmetic surgeries, and unparalleled dedication, Fred embarks on a daunting pursuit of physical and artistic transformation, braving numerous obstacles along the way. As this film unfolds, it offers a profound exploration of Fred's remarkable odyssey, delicately balancing on the precipice between passion and obsession. Within this mesmerizing transformation, the documentary adeptly explores profound themes of identity, self-acceptance, and the indomitable power of belief.

'Headfirst' is a modern fable about the journey of a young man in pursuit of a larger-than-life dream. This documentary, which will juxtapose direct cinema scenes, evocations and archives, is an opportunity to reflect on our constant quest to exist in the eyes of others, on the performance and image society, on fanaticism, and on the possible dissociation between a man and his work. Through the story of Fred, we transport the audience into the intimacy of an extraordinary character. Fred's story is located on the fine line between reality and comfort, which we all seek by creating stories that help us make sense of what surrounds us.