The National Film Board of Canada would like to congratulate Serge Giguère on winning the 2021 Albert Tessier Award, Quebec cinema's highest honour. The award acknowledges the acclaimed documentary filmmaker's rich contribution to Quebec culture. Mr. Giguère will receive his award today at 6:00 p.m. at the Musée de la civilisation in Quebec City, in the presence of the other 15 Prix du Québec recipients.
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"The NFB is pleased that this prestigious award has been given to one of Quebec's leading documentary filmmakers, with whom we've had the honour of collaborating for many years. Rooted in the tradition of direct cinema, Serge Giguère's remarkable body of work spans more than half a century," said Claude Joli-Coeur, Government Film Commissioner and Chairperson of the National Film Board of Canada. "These films serve as keen observers of our society, encountering and respectfully listening to a wide range of original and creative individuals."
Serge Giguère's career highlights
- Serge Giguère has directed some 15 documentaries over the past 50 years. He's also worked as a cameraman on approximately 60 films produced at the NFB and elsewhere, including documentaries by Pierre Perrault, Arthur Lamothe and Maurice Bulbulian.
- In 1984, he formed Les Productions du Rapide-Blanc in association with Sylvie Van Brabant.
