Louise Archambault

Personal Info

Known For Director

Gender Female

Place of Birth Canada

Louise Archambault

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.

Known For

Director

Little Death

as Director

2024
Irena's Vow

as Director

2023
One Summer

as Director

2022
Be Mine, Valentine

as Director

2022
2021
2019
2017
Catastrophe

as Director

2017
Trop

as Director

2013
Gabrielle

as Director

2010
Lock

as Director

2005
Familia

as Director

2001
Atomic Saké

as Director

Writer

2019
2013
Gabrielle

as Screenplay

2005
Familia

as Writer

2001
Atomic Saké

as Writer

Crew

1998
2 Seconds

as Cinematography