
Acting
Gilles Villeneuve
Born — Died
1950-01-18 — 1982-05-08
Place of birth
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, Canada
Known for
Acting
Credits
10 titles
Gilles Villeneuve was a Canadian Formula 1 driver, born on January 18, 1950, in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, Canada. Known for his aggressive and spectacular driving style, he became one of the most charismatic drivers in motorsport history. He raced for Ferrari from 1977 to 1982, securing six victories and becoming an icon of the Italian team. He tragically passed away on May 8, 1982, in Zolder, Belgium, during qualifying for the Belgian Grand Prix.
Known for
NRA program featuring independent documentaries produced in Canada and abroad exploring regional, provincial, national and international perspectives. Through these films, Doc humanité seeks to reveal, share, show and explain the big issues of our time in all spheres of human endeavour and contribute to an improved understanding of Canada’s place in the modern world.
Doc humanité
2018
NRA short documentary series presented by Nigel Roebuck, revisiting the careers of legendary Formula 1 drivers.
Echoes of The Past
2012
6.0No synopsis available yet.
Le vrai Jacques Villeneuve
2017
NR"Snowmotion: The Art of Sledding" is a cult-classic 1992 Canadian documentary film that captures early 1990s snowmobile culture. Produced and directed by Curtis Petersen, with a screenplay written by David Mitchell, it serves as a nostalgic time capsule for vintage snowmobiling enthusiasts.
Snowmotion: The Art of Sledding
1992
NR1977 saw Niki Lauda start the season, scarred but fit. And determined to put his horrific accident in '76 behind him. Despite Lauda's poor start and total of only 3 wins for the season, he picked up points at all but three GPs, and was rewarded for his consistency with his second championship victory. Lauda chose not to complete the season, and instead, Ferrari gave the drive to a young and ambitious Gilles Villeneuve.
Lauda's Comeback: Formula One 1977 - A Review Of The 1977 Grand Prix Season
2004
3.8This fascinating record of one season of Grand Prix racing is the first ever FOCA review programme and sets the high standard for which these programmes have since been renowned. From the first green light at West Long Beach the season is charged with controversy. The aerodynamic "skirts" have gone and new hydraulic devices are in place. Carbon fibre bodies appear as the F1 cars get re-invented during the winter months.
1981 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review
1981
Film credits
2020s · 2 titles
6.4Villeneuve Pironi tells the astonishing story of Canadian Formula 1 legend Gilles Villeneuve and French star Didier Pironi, two fearless Ferrari Formula 1 racing drivers, forever torn apart by a historic and hugely controversial moment in time.
Villeneuve Pironi
2022
7.0No synopsis available yet.
Gilles Villeneuve : à toute vitesse
2020
2010s · 1 titles
2000s · 2 titles
NR1977 saw Niki Lauda start the season, scarred but fit. And determined to put his horrific accident in '76 behind him. Despite Lauda's poor start and total of only 3 wins for the season, he picked up points at all but three GPs, and was rewarded for his consistency with his second championship victory. Lauda chose not to complete the season, and instead, Ferrari gave the drive to a young and ambitious Gilles Villeneuve.
Lauda's Comeback: Formula One 1977 - A Review Of The 1977 Grand Prix Season
2004
NRThe new decade brought a record number of entries for the start of the season. Expectations were high that the champions of 1979, Ferrari and Jody Scheckter, could be beaten. Enter Team Williams and Alan Jones - the new force in a bright new era for Formula One racing. But it took the entire 1980 season before the victory was in the bag. Jones took the opening race, but then faltered. Brabham’s Nelson Piquet took advantage in the interim, completing a spectacular double in the Dutch and US GPs to lead the championship with two races remaining. It was up to Williams and Jones to pull out all the stops to seize the title.
Double First - Williams & Jones: Formula One 1980 - A Review Of The 1980 Grand Prix Season
2004
Series credits
NRA program featuring independent documentaries produced in Canada and abroad exploring regional, provincial, national and international perspectives. Through these films, Doc humanité seeks to reveal, share, show and explain the big issues of our time in all spheres of human endeavour and contribute to an improved understanding of Canada’s place in the modern world.
Doc humanité
2018
NRA short documentary series presented by Nigel Roebuck, revisiting the careers of legendary Formula 1 drivers.
Echoes of The Past
2012

