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Louise Archambault

Director, Writer, Producer, Additional CreditsBorn January 1, 1970 (55 years)
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.

Known For

  • Irena's Vow
  • Gabrielle
  • The Bad Seed Returns
  • And the Birds Rained Down
  • Familia
  • Merci pour tout
  • One Summer
  • Be Mine, Valentine
  • This Life (2015)
  • Symbiopsychotaxiplasm: Take 2 1/2
  • Trop
  • Catastrophe (2017)
  • La Galere
  • À cœur battant
  • The National Parks Project
  • Surviving Your Children
  • Nouvelle Adresse

Louise Archambault Filmography

2019
And the Birds Rained Down · as Screenplay
2013
Gabrielle · as Screenplay
2010
2005

2022
2020
La semaine des 4 julie (TV Series) · as Self
2016
Esprit critique (TV Series) · as Self
2008
2004
Tout le monde en parle (QC) (TV Series) · as Self
2000
L'invité (TV Series) · as Self
1991
Movie Days (TV Series) · as Self - Interviewee

2005

2001
Soft Shell Man · as Costume Designer
1998
2 Seconds · as Director Of Photography

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