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Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person

Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person is a 2023 French-language Canadian vampire comedy-drama film written and directed by Ariane Louis-Seize.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person is a 2023 French-language Canadian vampire comedy-drama film written and directed by Ariane Louis-Seize. It stars Sara Montpetit as Sasha, a teenage vampire who cannot kill to feed and meets Paul, a human boy with suicidal tendencies. The film was released in Canada in 2024 and is also known by its French title, Vampire humaniste cherche suicidaire consentant.

Premise

The story follows Sasha, a teenage vampire who is too empathetic to kill, leaving her dependent on others for blood. Her situation changes when she meets Paul, a lonely human boy willing to help her under unusual conditions.

Production

The film was co-written and directed by Ariane Louis-Seize, with Christine Doyon as co-writer. It is a Canadian French-language production and is considered Louis-Seize’s feature debut.

Release

The film is listed as a 2023 title and received a Canadian theatrical release in 2024. It has also been distributed under the English title Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person.

Reception and style

Coverage describes the film as a darkly comic, coming-of-age vampire story that mixes horror, fantasy, drama, and comedy. Reviews frequently note its unusual premise and emphasis on empathy rather than predation.

Key facts

  • The film is a French-language Canadian production.
  • It centers on Sasha, a young vampire who is unable to kill humans for blood.
  • Paul, a teenager with suicidal tendencies, becomes a key figure in the story.
  • Ariane Louis-Seize made her feature-length directorial debut with the film.
  • The film premiered in 2023 and received a Canadian theatrical release in 2024.
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Canadian context

This is a Canadian French-language feature film by a Quebec filmmaker, and it forms part of contemporary Canadian genre cinema that has received international attention.

Frequently asked questions

What is Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person about?
It follows Sasha, a vampire who cannot bring herself to kill for blood, and Paul, a human teenager who is willing to help her under a mutually unusual arrangement.
Who directed the film?
It was written and directed by Ariane Louis-Seize.
What is the original French title?
The original title is Vampire humaniste cherche suicidaire consentant.
What language is the film in?
The film is in Canadian French.
When was it released?
It is a 2023 film that received a Canadian theatrical release in 2024.

References

  1. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt24216998/
    Supports: Original title, year, runtime, genres, director, writers, cast, country of origin, premise.
  2. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humanist_Vampire_Seeking_Consenting_Suicidal_Person
    Supports: English title, French title, year, language, director, co-writer, cast, and Canadian French-language film identification.
  3. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/humanist_vampire_seeking_consenting_suicidal_person
    Supports: Director, producers, screenwriters, genre, original language, theatrical release date, and runtime.
  4. SBS On Demand — https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/movie/humanist-vampire-seeking-consenting-suicidal-perso/2388732483572
    Supports: Country, director, cast, runtime, language, and plot summary.
  5. Apple TV — https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/humanist-vampire-seeking-consenting-suicidal-person/umc.cmc.6xioiyk2yqt7zs4f92h4srvvf
    Supports: Plot summary featuring Sasha and Paul and the film's central premise.