The Broken Line


The Broken Line is a Canadian sports drama film, directed by Louis Choquette and released in 2008. The film stars David Boutin and Guillaume Lemay-Thivierge as Sébastien Messier and Danny Demers, lifelong friends and competitive boxers whose relationship and career is tested when they accidentally hit a bicyclist with their car after a night of excess partying.
The cast also includes Fanny Mallette, Jacynthe René, Benoît Gouin, Steve Laplante and Germain Houde.
The film received a Genie Award nomination for Canadian [Screen Award for Best Sound Editing|Best Sound Editing] at the 29th Genie Awards, and a Jutra Award nomination for Prix [Iris for Best Cinematography|Best Cinematography] at the 11th [Jutra Awards].