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François Girard
Writer 63 years old

François Girard

St-Felicien, Quebec, Canada

François Girard (born January 12, 1963) is a French-Canadian director and screenwriter particularly noted for his innovative film Thirty Two Short Films About Glenn Gould. Born in Quebec, Girard's career began on the Montreal art video circuit. In 1990, he produced his first... Read full bio →

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Silk

Silk

François Girard 2007 1h 47m 5.5

Based on the beloved, best-selling novel by Alessandro Baricco, this visually stunning film tells the story of a married French smuggler whose perilous and solitary travels lead him to the strange and captivating new world of the west to collect his materials.

Le violon rouge

Le violon rouge

François Girard 1998 2h 10m 7.8

A red-colored violin inspires passion, making its way through three centuries over several owners and countries, eventually ending up at an auction where it may find a new owner.

Thirty Two Short Films About Glenn Gould

Thirty Two Short Films About Glenn Gould

François Girard 1993 1h 33m

A collection of vignettes highlighting different aspects of the life, work, and character of the acclaimed Canadian classical pianist.

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