Jacques Giraldeau

Jacques Giraldeau (1927-2015) was a Canadian documentary filmmaker from Quebec. He spent most of his career at the National Film Board of Canada and became known primarily for his films about the history of Quebec as seen through the eyes of its artists. He had a fondness for the avant-garde and many of his films are considered to be experimental.

Jacques Giraldeau
Born(1927-07-16)16 July 1927
Montreal, Canada
Died28 February 2015(2015-02-28) (aged 87)
Montreal, Canada
Occupation(s)Director, cinematographer, animator, producer, writer, artist
Years active1951–2007
AwardsPrix Albert-Tessier 1996
Governor General's Award in Visual and Media Arts
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