
THE LAST VILLAINS
starring MAD DOG
& THE BUTCHER
Based on the books by Paul Vachon, THE LAST VILLAINS
is inspired by the format of the multi-awarded and acclaimed French Language Documentary LES DERNIERS VILAINS.
The first exploitation of the worldwide adaptation rights we acquired
from Maurice MADDOG Vachon & his brother Paul THE BUTCHER Vachon.
AWARDS & DISTINCTIONS
GIVEN TO LES DERNIERS VILAINS


BEST FILM
CINEPHILE GRAND JURY
Achievement in directing
first or second feature
WINNER OF 3 GEMINI AWARDS



Best Documentary Director Best Documentary Best Documentary
Portrait Achievement Cinematography
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FILM COUP DE COEUR
AUDIENCE AWARD
WINNER
° ALL CATEGORIES °
& JURY SPECIAL
MENTION
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NOMINATIONS
Nominated alongside ESPN/NETFLIX 10-hours-series
THE LAST DANCE - winner for Best Sports Documentary

OFFICIAL NOMINEE FOR 3 IRIS AWARDS
Best Documentary, Best Cinematography & Best Editing

OFFICIAL SELECTIONS


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North West
Fest
VAIL
FILM
FESTIVAL
★ ★ ★ ★
Journal de Montréal
★ ★ ★ ★
KinoCulture Montréal
“A remarkable movie. Funny,
brillant, touching.”
- Robert Lepage

Some stories in life are so extraordinary, that it’s hard to believe that they could possibly be true.

THE MOVIE
Alternately hard-hitting, grin-inducing and heart-wrenching, this tall tale of a documentary presents a different kind of family saga, unfolding chapter by chapter in true storybook fashion. The film’s battered but unbroken protagonist is Paul “The Butcher” Vachon, the last living member of a Canadian wrestling dynasty whose members have been loved and hated in equal measure by fans around the world for decades.
Director Thomas Rinfret followed Paul, camera in hand, for four years, crisscrossing North America along the way, as Paul delivered a jaw-dropping first-person account of his wrestling feats of yesteryear and his many outlandish adventures during the course of a life that has been anything but humdrum.

A TOUCHING
PARALLEL
The Last Villains draws a touching parallel between the extravagant tales of Paul’s early years as a powerhouse on the pro wrestling circuit and his much frailer present-day life, clutching on to the last vestiges of a nomadic existence and the freedom it has afforded him.
At 80 years old, he and his third wife live in their modest trailer, travelling to fairs and festivals and selling memorabilia and other knickknacks to get by. For Paul, these events are a little more than an excuse to meet his ardent fans as he peddles his autobiographical accounts of his glory days.

LOVE, LIFE
& FREEDOM
Shot in cinéma vérité style, The Last Villains is a film about love, family, and about life and death. The film enthralls, engrosses and exhilarates with over-the-top stories from Paul “The Butcher” Vachon, while simultaneously exploring the deeper emotional dimensions of his life. It is a film of contrast and authenticity, going far beyond what you would expect from a wrestling documentary – or any documentary for that matter.
