Gilles Villeneuve

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

Doc humanité poster
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A 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

Echoes of The Past poster
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A short documentary series presented by Nigel Roebuck, revisiting the careers of legendary Formula 1 drivers.

Echoes of The Past

2012

Le vrai Jacques Villeneuve poster
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No synopsis available yet.

Le vrai Jacques Villeneuve

2017

Snowmotion: The Art of Sledding poster
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"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

Lauda's Comeback: Formula One 1977 - A Review Of The 1977 Grand Prix Season poster
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1977 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

1981 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review poster
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This 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

2000s · 2 titles

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