The Rose Family is a documentary film directed by Félix Rose, the son of Paul Rose who was one of the key figures in the Front de libération du Québec (FLQ), a separatist guerrilla group active in the 1960s and 1970s. The film tells the story of the Rose family, focusing on the kidnapping of Quebec cabinet minister Pierre Laporte on October 10, 1970, which led to the invocation of the War Measures Act and a significant crackdown on civil liberties in Quebec.
Through a series of interviews with family members, friends, and former FLQ members, as well as archival footage and photographs, Félix Rose explores the motivations and personal relationships that drove his father and uncle to join the FLQ and engage in violent acts of political resistance. He also examines the broader social and political context that gave rise to the FLQ, including the language and cultural conflicts that characterized Quebec during that period.
The film is a deeply personal exploration of a family history that is also a part of Quebec's broader political and social history. Through Félix Rose's perspective, viewers gain insight into the complex motivations, both personal and ideological, that drove members of the FLQ to commit acts of violence in the name of political independence for Quebec. The film has been well-received by critics and audiences alike, praised for its nuanced and empathetic portrayal of a difficult and controversial period in Quebec's history.
