It's Not Me, I Swear!

Modest, but resonant, It's Not Me, I Swear!, is a Quebec coming-of-age story that juggles elements of dark humour, pathos and childhood whimsy.

Impeccable production values help make this family angst unforgettable. Cinematographer Andr Turpin lenses with Ektachrome brilliance.

As a poetic tale of an outrageous artist-as-a-young-boy, It's Not Me, I Swear is also reminiscent of Lolo, the wonderful 1992 film by the late Jean-Claude Lauzon.

[Director Philippe] Falardeau carefully weaves [the] varied relationships and plot threads with deft ease.

Somehow, all this chaos is absurd and often very funny. When it's not heartbreaking.