Four Decades After Gilles Villeneuve’s Death, Son Jacques Reacts to New Sports Biopic on Formula One Legend (Exclusive Clip)

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What happened

‘Villeneuve: The Rise of a Legend’ will close the Toronto Film Festival on Sept.

19 with a gala world premiere.

"I was in tears, it was so poignant," Jacques Villeneuve tells THR of the footage.

Key facts

  • 19 with a gala world premiere.
  • Reported by Hollywood Reporter and published Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:05:09 UTC.

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