Director

Louise Archambault

Directing

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Directed movies: 11Directed series: 3All crew credits: 19

TMDB ID: 127494

IMDb ID: nm0033596

Known for: Directing

Place of birth: Canada

Gender: Female

Adult content flag: No

Career span: 1985 - 2024

Years active: 40

Average TMDB rating: 6.76

Wikidata: Q3263654

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Director (13)Director of Photography (1)Co-Producer (3)Producer (1)Screenplay (1)

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Biography

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.

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