Michel Brault
Canadian director of cinema verité films
Co-founder of the cinema verité movement in Canada, contributed as a director, producer, and screenwriter. Significant works include directing the documentary film 'Les raquetteurs,' which highlighted traditional snowshoeing culture. Worked extensively with renowned producer and director Gilles Carle, contributing to the development of Quebec's film industry. Also participated in the production of works that became landmarks in Canadian cinema, influencing future generations of filmmakers.
Directed 'Les raquetteurs'
Contributed to the Canadian film movement
Worked with Gilles Carle
Influenced cinema verité in Canada
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English singer-songwriter and producer
Born
June 25th, 1963 62 years ago
Died
December 24th, 2009 16 years ago — 46 years old
Achieved international fame as a member of the pop duo Wham! and as a solo artist after launching a successful solo career. Gained prominence in the 1980s and 1990s with albums such as 'Faith' and 'Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1'. 'Faith' included hits like 'Father Figure' and 'One More Try', helping to define the sound of the era. Also contributed to numerous charitable causes through music and activism.
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Architect, designer of Park Güell
Born
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Venetian statesman and military commander
Born
June 25th, 1632 393 years ago
Died
October 1st, 1690 335 years ago — 58 years old
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American General, Army Air Forces leader
Born
June 25th, 1886 139 years ago
Died
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British novelist and essayist
Born
June 25th, 1903 122 years ago
Died
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Botanist and explorer of North America
Born
June 25th, 1799 226 years ago
Died
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American baseball player and manager
Born
1930 95 years ago
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Dutch lawyer and politician
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French essayist and novelist
Born
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Physicist and Nobel Prize laureate
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September 2nd, 1922 103 years ago
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Indian comedian and actor
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