A Wolf in the Suburbs
| A Wolf in the Suburbs | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Amélie Hardy |
| Written by | Amélie Hardy |
| Produced by | Rosalie Chicoine Perreault |
| Starring | Wolf Ruck |
| Cinematography | Myriam Payette |
| Edited by | Louis Chevalier-Dagenais |
| Music by | Joseph Marchand |
Production company | Metafilms |
| Distributed by | Travelling Distribution |
Release date |
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Running time | 19 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
A Wolf in the Suburbs is a Canadian short documentary film, directed by Amélie Hardy and released in 2026.[1] The film profiles Wolf Ruck, a resident of Mississauga, Ontario, who has fought for a number of years against a city by-law about lawn upkeep, seeking the right to maintain his yard in a natural, ecologically friendly state as a pollinator habitat.[2]
The film was shot in 2025.[2]
The film premiered at the 2026 South by Southwest Film & TV Festival,[3] and had its Canadian premiere at the Regard short film festival.[4] It was also screened at the 2026 Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival.[5]
Awards
| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regard | 2026 | Canadian Grand Prize | Amélie Hardy | Won | [4] |
| FIPRESCI International Critics' Prize | Won |
References
- ↑ "Documentary about man’s fight against lawn upkeep bylaw wins two film awards". Turf & Rec, March 24, 2026.
- 1 2 Karen Longwell, "Man who fought for an un-mowed lawn in Mississauga now subject of a documentary". InSauga, August 12, 2025.
- ↑ Christian Zilko, "SXSW Announces First Wave of 2026 Film and TV Lineup". IndieWire, January 14, 2026.
- 1 2 Karen Longwell, "Documentary on Mississauga man’s fight over lawn mowing wins 2 festival prizes in Quebec". InSauga, March 23, 2026.
- ↑ Thom Ernst, Karen Gordon, Kim Hughes, John Kirk, Chris Knight, Liam Lacey, Bonnie Laufer, and Jim Slotek, "Hot Docs 2026: Documentary Festival Offers 115 Reasons to Cheer, Pt. 1". Original Cin, April 22, 2026.