Directing

Robert Fortier

Canadian filmmaker Robert Fortier is known for "Harmonium in California," "The Mad Canadian," "The Devil at Your Heels," and "Murder Remembered - Norfolk County 1950"

Known For

Keanu & Co.Keanu & Co. · 2025
Keanu & Co.
2025
MovieDramaCrime
A young engineer returns to the home of his parents and computer whiz brother after his promising career abruptly falls apart. A troubled teen struggles to overcome peer pressure and his own criminal impulses when his latest arrest derails the life of his single mother. An intensely jealous boyfriend's spying and scolding ways rapidly escalate to full-blown stalking. Keanu & Co. presents three specials originally directed for the NFB’s Family Crisis Series in 1985 and 1986, restored for the home video market as a single anthology film.
The Devil at Your HeelsThe Devil at Your Heels · 1981
The Devil at Your Heels
★ 5.91981
MovieDocumentary
Devil at Your Heels, traces the trials of stuntman Ken Carter who attempts a death-defying aerial jump in a car. Not content with a normal jump, Ken Carter attempts a jump from Canada to the USA. This feature-length documentary shines a light on the intense preparation that led to Carter’s first attempt to jump a car across a mile-wide stretch of the St. Lawrence River – a 5-year period during which the dare-devil raised a million dollars, erected a 10-storey take-off ramp and built a rocket-powered car. Winner of the Canadian Screen Award for Best Feature Length Documentary at the 4th Genie Awards in 1983.
One Step AwayOne Step Away · 1985
One Step Away
★ 5.81985
MovieCrimeDrama
A troubled teen on the verge of suspension from school must learn to resist the allure of street crime.
Aim for the RosesAim for the Roses · 2017
Aim for the Roses
2017
MovieDocumentaryMusic
In 1976, Canadian stuntman Ken Carter declared his intention to jump a mile over the St. Lawrence Seaway in a rocket powered car. In 2008, Canadian musician Mark Haney declared his intention to pay tribute to Ken Carter in the form of a concept album for solo double bass. In 2011, Canadian filmmaker John Bolton declared his intention to make a "musical docudrama" about both men. Aim for the Roses is a one-of-a-kind film, about a one-of-a-kind album, about a one-of-a-kind stunt, all three of which could only happen in Canada.
Out of a JobOut of a Job · 1986
Out of a Job
★ 7.01986
Movie
A young engineer returns to the home of his parents and computer whiz brother after his promising career abruptly falls apart.
Harmonium in CaliforniaHarmonium in California · 1980
Harmonium in California
★ 7.01980
MovieDocumentaryMusic
Through concerts and interviews, folk-progressive group Harmonium takes Quebec culture to California. This documentary full of colour and sound, filmed in California in 1978, recounts the ups and downs of the journey of the Quebec musical group Harmonium, who came to feel the pulse of Americans and see if culture, their culture, can succeed in crossing borders.
Steve Bauer: Inside OutSteve Bauer: Inside Out · 1995
Steve Bauer: Inside Out
★ 8.01995
MovieDocumentary
A profile of Canadian pro cyclist Steve Bauer produced by the National Film Board of Canada
Running ScaredRunning Scared · 1985
Running Scared
★ 9.01985
Movie
An intensely jealous boyfriend's spying and scolding ways rapidly escalate to full blown stalking.

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