The documentary T’étais où Serge? arrives on national television Saturday, March 14, 2026, at 8: 00 pm ET, bringing renewed attention to the life and career of serge thériault through a largely audio interview and archival material.
Serge Thériault’s Voice Drives the Film’s Intimate Approach
The film centers on a long-form interview conducted by director and screenwriter Catherine Proulx, in which the actor speaks by voice rather than appearing visually for most of the running time. The choice reflects a conscious decision by serge thériault, who said in the documentary that audio interviews relieve pressure and that he prefers not to be on camera for extended periods. Only a few images captured during recording show him on screen.
Broadcast Plans and Availability
The documentary will be broadcast on ICI Télé at 8: 00 pm ET on Saturday, March 14, 2026. It was made available earlier on ICI TOU. TV EXTRA beginning in December of the previous year, and an online version is set to be available after the television broadcast. The scheduled airtime places the film immediately after an evening program hosted by France Beaudoin, creating an opportunity for viewers without the streaming subscription to see the work on traditional television for the first time.
Career Retrospective, Personal Revelations and Contributors
T’étais où Serge? uses serge thériault’s memories and reflections as a through line, tracing key moments of his career with archival clips, some of them previously unseen. The documentary explores his decades-long presence in television, film and theatre, and addresses the reasons he stepped away from public life more than a decade ago.
Interventions from colleagues and collaborators appear throughout the film, including Michel Rivard, Claude Meunier, Guylaine Tremblay, Marc Messier and director Louis Bélanger. The project was initiated after the actor reached out to the producer of La petite vie, the series that prompted his interest in revisiting his absence from screens. Proulx both directed the film and conducted the interview that forms its core.
Health, Vulnerability and Public Reaction
The documentary foregrounds the actor’s discussions of depression and bipolarity as part of its narrative. It frames those reflections alongside footage from major works in his repertoire, providing context for audiences to understand the interplay between his public performances and private struggles. His recent return to a role in La petite vie in 2023 is referenced as a notable moment that preceded the decision to make this film.
By airing on conventional television after a period of availability on a subscription streaming platform, the documentary will reach a broader audience, offering many viewers their first opportunity to see the film in full. Details about any further broadcasts or festival screenings have not been outlined in the materials accompanying the program listing.
The television presentation on March 14 will give viewers an audio-forward portrait of an artist whose absence from the stage and screen has been a subject of public curiosity, combining candid reflection with a curated archival survey to map both accomplishment and the impacts of illness.
