Directing

Claude Godbout

Known for

Directing

Credits

9 titles

Known for

The Private Life of Cinema poster
NR

A two-part in-depth exploration of the evolution of the private film industry, seen through the eyes of more than 50 industry professionals. Part One (1939-1979) : Artists and professionals from the social and commercial film sectors recount the struggle to build a film industry that is privately operated yet publicly funded. Part Two (1980-2010) : Executives, policymakers, and industry professionals trace the origins of the major funding institutions and discuss the unintended consequences of building a cultural industry around performance metrics, revenue generation, and private profit.

The Private Life of Cinema

2011

Multiple Man poster
10.0

A many-faced view of humanity, of global man in all his forms and interests. Produced originally in 70 mm (with stereophonic sound) for showing at Man and His World, the Montréal fair that succeeded Expo 67, this film employs the multi-image technique. People of all places, origins, cultures, secular and religious, are here united and seen side by side, creating an impressive, inspiring and challenging portrait. The film's title appears in seven languages. Film without words.

Multiple Man

1969

Good Riddance poster
7.1

A woman is overwhelmed with having to deal with her emotionally unstable daughter, mentally-challenged brother and two suitors while simultaneously trying to run her small firewood business.

Good Riddance

1980

La génération 101 poster
NR

The children of Bill 101 speak out! A rich and enlightening documentary!

La génération 101

2008

The Cat in the Bag poster
6.2

A young journalist is unhappy with society and contemplates what he can do about it. Symbolizes the political coming of age of the people of Québec.

The Cat in the Bag

1964

Platinum poster
4.5

An up-and-coming indie band consider signing a record deal.

Platinum

1997

Film credits

Behind the camera