# Polytechnique (2009)

Released 2009-02-06

Polytechnique is a 2009 film. It is directed by Denis Villeneuve.

Director: Denis Villeneuve

## Storyline
A dramatization of the  École Polytechnique massacre in Montreal, on December 9, 1989, where 14 female engineering students were murdered (and 13 were wounded) by a 25 year old psychotic misogynist armed with a semi-automatic weapon.

## Common questions

### When was Polytechnique released?
Polytechnique was released on 6 February 2009.

### Who directed Polytechnique?
Polytechnique was directed by Denis Villeneuve.

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