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Pierre Falardeau
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| Born | December 28, 1946 |
| Died | September 25, 2009 (aged 62) Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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| Resting place | Notre Dame des Neiges Cemetery |
| Alma mater | Université de Montréal |
| Occupation | Film director, screenwriter, writer, actor |
| Years active | 1971–2009 |
Pierre Falardeau (born December 28, 1946 – died September 25, 2009) was a famous Québécois film director and writer. He made many movies and documentaries. He was also known for being a strong supporter of Quebec independence, which means he believed Quebec should become its own country.
Falardeau wrote a book called Rien n'est plus précieux que la liberté et l'indépendance, which means "Nothing is more precious than freedom and independence." He passed away on September 25, 2009, after a long illness. He was buried in the Notre Dame des Neiges Cemetery in Montreal.
After he died, a documentary film was made about his life in 2010. It was simply called Falardeau.
His Ideas and Views
Pierre Falardeau had strong opinions about Quebec's future. He believed that anyone who supported Quebec becoming independent was like family, no matter where they came from. He said that if someone did not support independence, he saw them as "the enemy."
During his career, some of his actions caused discussion. For example, in 2006, a photo showed him at a gathering in Montreal. In the picture, he was with some young people and his friend, Julien Poulin. They were holding a flag from a group involved in a conflict. When asked about it, Falardeau explained that he had approached the young men to understand their views. He also said that the flag belonged to them, not to him.
His Films
Pierre Falardeau directed many films and documentaries throughout his life. Here are some of his works:
- Continuons le combat - 1971
- À mort - 1972
- Les canadiens sont là - 1973
- Le magra - 1975
- À force de courage - 1977
- Pea Soup - 1979
- Speak White - 1980
- Elvis Gratton - 1981
- Les vacances d'Elvis Gratton - 1983
- Pas encore Elvis Gratton! - 1985
- Elvis Gratton: Le king des kings - 1985
- The Party (Le Party) - 1990
- The Steak (Le Steak) - 1992
- Le temps des bouffons - 1993
- Octobre - 1994
- Elvis Gratton II: Miracle à Memphis - 1999
- February 15, 1839 (15 février 1839) - 2001
- Elvis Gratton 3: Le retour d'Elvis Wong - 2004
- Bob Gratton : Ma Vie, My Life - 2007-2009
Awards and Recognition
Pierre Falardeau received an important award for his work in film.
- Luc Perreault Award
Learn More
- Cinema of Quebec
- Quebec sovereignty movement
