Jean-Claude Lauzon

Canadian director and screenwriter

Jean-Claude Lauzon - Canadian director and screenwriter
Born

1953
72 years ago

Died

August 10th, 1997
27 years ago — 44 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Canada

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A Canadian director and screenwriter, contributed significantly to the film industry with distinctive storytelling and visual style. Made feature films primarily in the 1990s, earning recognition for a unique approach to cinema. Directed 'Un Zoo la Nuit,' which gained critical acclaim and multiple awards. The film showcased a surreal narrative and established a strong personal voice in Canadian cinema. Another notable work, 'La Posthumous,' further solidified his reputation as a gifted filmmaker before his untimely death.

Directed 'Un Zoo la Nuit'

Directed 'La Posthumous'

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