Denise Filiatrault
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Denise Filiatrault, OC
, OQ
(born May 16, 1931, Montreal
) is a Canadian
actress and director.
In 1982
, she won a "Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role" Genie Award
for her performance in Les Plouffe
. In 2004
, she was nominated for a "Achievement in Direction" and "Original Screenplay" Genie Award for Ma vie en cinémascope
.
In 1994, she was made an Officer of the Order of Canada
. In 2000, she was made an Officer of the National Order of Quebec
.
Denise Filiatrault, actress, producer and an accomplished cabaret artist, She attained star status on TV in the 1960s, by working as a duo with Dominique Michel
in Moi et l'autre (1967–71) and in numerous "Bye Byes" (end-of-year performances). She had further success in Chez Denise (1978–1982), Le 101, avenue des Pins (1984–85) and Denise... aujourd'hui (1990–91).
Parallel with her television career she performed in films and on stage, notably in works by Michel TREMBLAY. She is comfortable in both comic and dramatic roles, such as André Brassard's film version of Tremblay's Il était une fois dans l'Est (1973), in Denys ARCAND's Gina (1975), in several Franco-Canadian co-productions, specifically Gilles CARLE's La Mort d'un bûcheron (1973), Fantastica (1980) and, in 1981, Carle's Les Plouffe, playing the tormented Cécile. She then took a break from film. During this time she confirmed her interest in writing and directing for theatre and made summer comedy a staple.
Filiatrault then decided to take the leap to directing cinema by adapting Tremblay's novel C't'à ton tour Laura Cadieux (1998), a film that presents the world of overweight women yearning for love and affection. Filiatrault opted for a simple yet effective style that showcased the talents of the film's strong female leads. This dramatic comedy scored such success that the filmmaker immediately made the sequel Laura Cadieux... la suite (1999) in which she further developed the characters and their world. In 2002, she produced a new comedy, this time the fantasy world L'Odyssée d'Alice Tremblay.
The reception was lukewarm. Then, taking advantage of the success of her motion picture characters, she produced a miniseries, Le Petit monde de Laura Cadieux (2003), before tackling a new film Ma Vie en cinémascope (2004). This biography of singer Alyse Robi enabled her not only to present the moving portrait of an artist with a tragic destiny (superbly played by Pascales BUSSIÈRES) but also to accurately conjure up the performance milieu of the years 1930-1950. This time it met with success. Whether in television or cinema, Filiatrault makes actors the focus of her productions, counts on the efficiency of clear staging, and uses all the stops in situation comedy. In 2006 she received le Prix Jutra for her overall career.
Order of Canada
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, OQ
National Order of Quebec
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(born May 16, 1931, Montreal
Montreal
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) is a Canadian
Canada
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actress and director.
In 1982
3rd Genie Awards
The 3rd Genie Awards were awarded March, 1982 at the Royal Alexandra Theatre in Toronto and honoured Canadian films released in 1981. It was again hosted by Brian Linehan, with magician Doug Henning assisting.Best Motion Picture...
, she won a "Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role" Genie Award
Genie Award
Genie Awards are given out to recognize the best of Canadian cinema by the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television. From 1949-1979, the awards were named the Canadian Film Awards...
for her performance in Les Plouffe
Les Plouffe
Les Plouffe is a Canadian drama film, based on a novel, about the titular Plouffe family, set during World War II.-Awards:...
. In 2004
26th Genie Awards
The 26th Genie Awards were held on March 13, 2006 to honour films released in 2005. The ceremony was held at the Carlu theatre in Toronto. The ceremony was hosted by Lisa Ray and Terry David Mulligan.-Best Picture:...
, she was nominated for a "Achievement in Direction" and "Original Screenplay" Genie Award for Ma vie en cinémascope
Ma vie en cinémascope
Ma vie en cinémascope is a Quebec, Canada movie released in 2004. This biographical drama depicted the career of Quebec singer Alys Robi, as portrayed by Pascale Bussières...
.
In 1994, she was made an Officer of the Order of Canada
Order of Canada
The Order of Canada is a Canadian national order, admission into which is, within the system of orders, decorations, and medals of Canada, the second highest honour for merit...
. In 2000, she was made an Officer of the National Order of Quebec
National Order of Quebec
The National Order of Quebec, termed officially in French as l'Ordre national du Québec, and in English abbreviation as the Order of Quebec, is a civilian honour for merit in the Canadian province of Quebec...
.
Denise Filiatrault, actress, producer and an accomplished cabaret artist, She attained star status on TV in the 1960s, by working as a duo with Dominique Michel
Dominique Michel
Dominique Michel, OC, CQ is a Quebec comedian, actress, singer and artist.- Biography :...
in Moi et l'autre (1967–71) and in numerous "Bye Byes" (end-of-year performances). She had further success in Chez Denise (1978–1982), Le 101, avenue des Pins (1984–85) and Denise... aujourd'hui (1990–91).
Parallel with her television career she performed in films and on stage, notably in works by Michel TREMBLAY. She is comfortable in both comic and dramatic roles, such as André Brassard's film version of Tremblay's Il était une fois dans l'Est (1973), in Denys ARCAND's Gina (1975), in several Franco-Canadian co-productions, specifically Gilles CARLE's La Mort d'un bûcheron (1973), Fantastica (1980) and, in 1981, Carle's Les Plouffe, playing the tormented Cécile. She then took a break from film. During this time she confirmed her interest in writing and directing for theatre and made summer comedy a staple.
Filiatrault then decided to take the leap to directing cinema by adapting Tremblay's novel C't'à ton tour Laura Cadieux (1998), a film that presents the world of overweight women yearning for love and affection. Filiatrault opted for a simple yet effective style that showcased the talents of the film's strong female leads. This dramatic comedy scored such success that the filmmaker immediately made the sequel Laura Cadieux... la suite (1999) in which she further developed the characters and their world. In 2002, she produced a new comedy, this time the fantasy world L'Odyssée d'Alice Tremblay.
The reception was lukewarm. Then, taking advantage of the success of her motion picture characters, she produced a miniseries, Le Petit monde de Laura Cadieux (2003), before tackling a new film Ma Vie en cinémascope (2004). This biography of singer Alyse Robi enabled her not only to present the moving portrait of an artist with a tragic destiny (superbly played by Pascales BUSSIÈRES) but also to accurately conjure up the performance milieu of the years 1930-1950. This time it met with success. Whether in television or cinema, Filiatrault makes actors the focus of her productions, counts on the efficiency of clear staging, and uses all the stops in situation comedy. In 2006 she received le Prix Jutra for her overall career.