Adrian Guillette
Adrian Guillette is a Canadian director and screenwriter from Québec, known for his work in documentary filmmaking. Often collaborating with director Nicole Giguère, his cinematic approach explores the boundaries between fiction and reality, characterized by an intimate aesthetic and a focus on personal and family stories. His most celebrated work, the autobiographical feature film 'Les tortues sont toujours là' (2022), received wide critical acclaim for the way it weaves together personal memory and reflection on cinema. His other works include the short film 'Laissez pas de trace' (2020), which addresses themes related to memory and landscape. For his work, Guillette has received major awards, including the Prix Luc-Perreault/AQCC for Best Québec Film, awarded by the Québec Association of Film Critics for 'Les tortues sont toujours là'. His films have been screened at prestigious international festivals, establishing him as a significant voice in contemporary documentary cinema.