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  • DIRECTOR 9
  • SCRIPT 3

Louise Archambault

Louise Archambault, a key figure in Québécois cinema, merges neo-naturalism with classic storytelling, often spotlighting strong women challenging societal norms. Her acclaimed film "Gabrielle" (2013) earned her the Canadian Screen Award for Best Motion Picture and multiple Jutra Awards.

Initially considering medical school, Archambault shifted to filmmaking, starting as a sound trainee on "Lance et compte" (1986–88). After honing skills at Concordia University, she worked in diverse roles, including as assistant director on Jean-Marc Vallée’s "Liste noire" (1995). Joining Roger Frappier’s Max Films in 1998, she contributed as a cinematographer for "2 secondes" (1998). Her debut short, "Atomic Saké" (1999), internationally recognized and awarded the Jutra Award for Best Short Film, preceded her impactful feature "Familia" (2005), lauded at TIFF with honours such as Best Canadian First Feature Film and the Claude Jutra Award. These successes established Archambault as a rising talent in Canadian cinema.

Louise Archambault

Movie

Is That Black Enough for You?!?
Is That Black Enough for You?!?
Self

Director (9)

Irena's Vow
Irena's Vow
The Bad Seed Returns
The Bad Seed Returns
Merci pour tout
Merci pour tout
Gabrielle
Gabrielle
Il pleuvait des oiseaux
Il pleuvait des oiseaux
Familia
Familia
Be Mine, Valentine
Be Mine, Valentine
Le temps d'un été
Le temps d'un été
Trop
Trop
(8 episodes)

Script (3)

Gabrielle
Gabrielle
Il pleuvait des oiseaux
Il pleuvait des oiseaux
Familia
Familia