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“That's grossing money for other people that has a multiplying factor, but the government doesn't see that. It doesn't see that making a film or culture or art is part of our economy. But the main reason is this, it's part of our identity. I think cinema is the memory and the imagination of the country. Take the memory and imagination out of an individual and he's stops being an individual.”

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Philippe Falardeau

Philippe Falardeau (born 1968) is a Canadian film director and screenwriter from Quebec. He is best known for his film Monsieur Lazhar (2011), which was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. His works often explore themes of immigration, education, and identity, characterized by emotional depth and social relevance. Falardeau has directed several acclaimed films, including The Good Lie and My Internship in Canada, and is recognized as a key figure in contemporary Canadian cinema. more

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“The irony is I did an intimate film in France with no stars and that got me to Hollywood. It got me to the Oscars. If I had tried to imitate the Americans or the Hollywood movies with a commercial recipe, I'd never have gotten to Hollywood. Although, it was not my goal in any way, and I never thought there was any connection between Monsieur Lazhar and the Oscars.”

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“Even if I knew that Separation would probably win, when they announced the film, I was thinking to myself "Oh! I want this! I want this!" And so, when we didn't win, I got depressed for about 20 minutes, and then I snapped out of it and enjoyed the rest of the evening.”

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