Bye Bye Victor is a documentary that sensitively portrays the lives of gay men affected by the AIDS epidemic in Montreal. It depicts LGBTQ+ characters with dignity and complexity, focusing on their experiences and relationships. The film's empathetic approach affirms the worth of queer identity and love, even in the face of profound tragedy.

Bye Bye Victor sensitively portrays a young boy's exploration of his gender identity, focusing on his internal world and desire to be a girl. The film approaches these themes with empathy and dignity, affirming the complexity and validity of his feelings without resorting to negative stereotypes or ridicule.

The film's narrative, by centering on Victor's right to choose and the dignity of his autonomous decision to end his suffering, implicitly critiques traditional Christian doctrines that oppose euthanasia, portraying them as potentially uncompassionate or restrictive in his specific context.