Direction: François Girard

The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by François Girard. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.


The Red Violin

1998 · Movie · 130 min. · Canada

Direction François Girard

Cast Samuel L. Jackson · Greta Scacchi · Jason Flemyng · Colm Feore

Synopsis The Red Violin (1998) is a captivating cinematic journey that unfolds over four centuries, from the late 17th century to the close of the 20th century, traversing three continents: Europe, Asia, and North America. The narrative revolves around the enigmatic...

7.0

5K votes

7.0

5K votes

Direction François Girard

Cast Colm Feore · Gale Garner · Katya Ladan · Yehudi Menuhin

Synopsis Thirty Two Short Films About Glenn Gould (1993) is a unique blend of drama and documentary that delves into the life and career of the enigmatic Canadian pianist Glenn Gould. The film is structured into thirty-two segments, echoing the thirty-two...

6.7

241 votes

6.7

241 votes

Hochelaga, Land of Souls

2017 · Movie · 100 min. · Canada

Direction François Girard

Cast Samian · Vincent Pérez · Raoul Trujillo · George Wahiakeron Gilbert

Synopsis Hochelaga, Land of Souls (2017) follows Mohawk archaeologist Baptiste Asigny on a profound journey to uncover his ancestral roots. This quest is sparked by a devastating landslide at the Percival Molson Stadium, which prompts Baptiste to delve into the rich...

5.8

39 votes

5.8

39 votes

Boychoir

2014 · Movie · 106 min. · United States

Direction François Girard

Cast Garrett Wareing · Dustin Hoffman · Kathy Bates · Eddie Izzard

Synopsis Boychoir (2014) follows the journey of Stet (Garrett Wareing), a troubled and angry 11-year-old orphan from a small Texas town, who is sent to an elite choir school on the East Coast following the passing of his single mother. Thrust...

5.8

2K votes

5.8

2K votes

Silk

2007 · Movie · 110 min. · Canada

Direction François Girard

Cast Michael Pitt · Keira Knightley · Kôji Yakusho · Alfred Molina

Synopsis Silk (2007) is a captivating romantic drama inspired by Alessandro Baricco's international bestselling novel, centered around the delicate world of silkworm eggs. The story unfolds during the 1860s when the pébrine epidemic, a devastating silkworm disease, threatened European silk production....

4.9

4K votes

4.9

4K votes

Cargo

1990 · Movie · 90 min. · Canada

Direction François Girard

Cast Michel Dumont · Geneviève Rioux · Guy Thauvette · Patricia Nolin

Synopsis Cargo (1990) follows the tale of a maritime journey embarked upon by Alice (Geneviève Rioux), her father Philippe (Michel Dumont), and her romantic partner Marcel (Guy Thauvette). When a fierce storm strikes, Philippe tragically perishes, while Alice and Marcel are...

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