Louise Archambault is a talented screenwriter and director who has made a significant impact in the film industry with her thought-provoking and engaging projects.
Her first feature film, Familia, premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) and received international acclaim, winning awards at both TIFF and the Canadian Screen Awards.
In addition to her work on feature films, Louise has also directed several successful TV series, including La Galère, Nouvelle Adresse, This Life, Catastrophe, and Trop.
Her second feature film, Gabrielle, premiered at the Locarno Film Festival and won the Audience Award. The film was selected to represent Canada at the Oscars and the Golden Globes in 2014 and went on to win numerous international awards and was sold in over 24 different countries.
Louise's achievements in the film industry have been recognized with several awards and accolades, including being named Personality of the Year by La Presse/Ici Radio-Canada in the arts and entertainment category.
In recent years, Louise has released several successful feature films, including Il pleuvait des oiseaux (And the Birds Rained Down),which won the Best Feature award at the Göteborg Film Festival, and the comedy Merci pour tout (Thanks for everything),which ranked second in Canada's box office.
Her latest feature film, Le temps d'un été (One Summer),was released in July 2023 and became the top-grossing Canadian film at the box office, the best since 2019.
Louise's upcoming film, Irena's Vow, a World War II biopic shot in Poland, premiered at TIFF and won audience awards at the Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) and the Windsor International Film Festival (WIFF). The film is set to be released in April 2024.
Throughout her career, Louise has demonstrated her versatility as a filmmaker, tackling a wide range of genres and styles, from drama to comedy to biopic. Her dedication to her craft and her ability to connect with audiences have made her a respected and beloved figure in the film industry.
