Janette Bertrand

Acting

Janette Bertrand

Born March 25, 1925 · Montréal, Québec, Canada (age 101)

Janette Bertrand (born March 25, 1925) is a Québec journalist, actress, educator, and writer. She was born in Montréal, grew up there, and studied journalism at the Université de Montréal. She began work at the Petit Journal, working there for 16 years. She next moved to radio, becoming the host of the Radio-Canada program Déjeuner en musique in the early 1950s. Bertrand married the actor Jean Laj…

Known For

JukeboxJukebox · 2020
Jukebox
7.02020
MovieDocumentaryMusic
In the mid-1950s, Denis Pantis, the son of Greek immigrants, became obsessed with rock ’n’ roll. His dream was to be the next Elvis, but instead he became Quebec’s most important record producer of the 1960s. Jukebox looks back on the career of “the king of the 45.” A new generation of stars, producers, musicians and lyricists emerged alongside him, establishing an independent recording industry unparalleled anywhere in the world.
Montreal by NightMontreal by Night · 1947
Montreal by Night
6.51947
MovieDocumentary
This short film showcases the city of Montreal on a summer's night. What was once a small Indian village is presented as a pot-pourri of contrasting sights and sounds. It is North America's second largest port and, after Paris, the world's largest French-speaking city. With its warehouses, offices, homes, clubs and amusement parks, the city serves as a bright backdrop for a happy couple out on the town.
The HandymanThe Handyman · 1980
The Handyman
3.81980
MovieDramaRomance
One of Canada's talented directors, actress Micheline Lanctot expresses an effective, engaging approach in this simple, poignant drama about Armand (Jocelyn Berube), a handyman with one problem romance after another. The quiet Armand settles into Montreal after his wife has left him and before long, he continues the momentum when an ill-considered liaison with a nubile woman ends on her insistence. Next, Armand gives his heart to a frustrated housewife, though this decision is hardly well thought out. In the meantime, a gay man who rents out a room in his apartment has unfulfilled longings directed at the unsuspecting handyman. L'Homme a Tout Faire won a Silver Medal for "Best Picture" at the 1980 San Sebastian Film Festival.
Aurore: entre mythe et réalitéAurore: entre mythe et réalité · 2025
Aurore: entre mythe et réalité
8.02025
MovieDocumentary
The tragic story of little Aurore Gagnon has left its mark on the collective imagination of Québec. This documentary revisits the myth, which still resonates today.
Janette et fillesJanette et filles · 2022
Janette et filles
9.02022
MovieDocumentary
Janette Bertrand, 96, is at the time of the balance sheets. Where are the women, where is the fight for gender equality? An hour of History with a capital H and Love with a capital A, to not forget anything and, above all, never stop moving forward.
Big RedBig Red · 1962
Big Red
5.71962
MovieActionAdventure
Wealthy sportsman James Haggin (Walter Pidgeon) lives on a Quebec estate called Wintapi. Émile Fornet (Émile Genest), handler of Haggin's hunting dogs, and Émile's wife Therese (Janette Bertrand), Haggin's cook and housekeeper, live in a separate house on the estate. To start a line of top show dogs, Haggin purchases the winner of the Montreal Kennel Club show, an Irish setter named Red.
Janette - Les jeunes et la vieilleJanette - Les jeunes et la vieille · 2025
Janette - Les jeunes et la vieille
2025
MovieDocumentary
In a Montréal community center, over a plate of old-fashioned candy, Ms. Bertrand gathered about ten young people aged 11 to 21 for a frank and open discussion. They talked about love, prejudice, change, difference, immigration, and family.
Little Aurore's TragedyLittle Aurore's Tragedy · 1952
Little Aurore's Tragedy
5.61952
MovieDramaHorror
A little girl wittness the death of her mother- expressly killed through negligence by the woman supposedly nursing the invalid mother back to health. The coniving nurse in turn marries the child's father thereby taking the dead woman's place and becoming the little girl's stepmother. After unwisely revealing to the stepmother that she knows the reason for her mother's death; Aurore is abused by her stepmother who hopes that in torturing the child she can keep her silent. The father, who is absent during the day farming the land, closes his eyes or refuses to believe his new wife is abusive when confronted by the sight of his miserable burnt and beaten child.

Movies

JukeboxJukebox · 2020
Jukebox
7.02020
MovieDocumentaryMusic
In the mid-1950s, Denis Pantis, the son of Greek immigrants, became obsessed with rock ’n’ roll. His dream was to be the next Elvis, but instead he became Quebec’s most important record producer of the 1960s. Jukebox looks back on the career of “the king of the 45.” A new generation of stars, producers, musicians and lyricists emerged alongside him, establishing an independent recording industry unparalleled anywhere in the world.
Montreal by NightMontreal by Night · 1947
Montreal by Night
6.51947
MovieDocumentary
This short film showcases the city of Montreal on a summer's night. What was once a small Indian village is presented as a pot-pourri of contrasting sights and sounds. It is North America's second largest port and, after Paris, the world's largest French-speaking city. With its warehouses, offices, homes, clubs and amusement parks, the city serves as a bright backdrop for a happy couple out on the town.
The HandymanThe Handyman · 1980
The Handyman
3.81980
MovieDramaRomance
One of Canada's talented directors, actress Micheline Lanctot expresses an effective, engaging approach in this simple, poignant drama about Armand (Jocelyn Berube), a handyman with one problem romance after another. The quiet Armand settles into Montreal after his wife has left him and before long, he continues the momentum when an ill-considered liaison with a nubile woman ends on her insistence. Next, Armand gives his heart to a frustrated housewife, though this decision is hardly well thought out. In the meantime, a gay man who rents out a room in his apartment has unfulfilled longings directed at the unsuspecting handyman. L'Homme a Tout Faire won a Silver Medal for "Best Picture" at the 1980 San Sebastian Film Festival.
Aurore: entre mythe et réalitéAurore: entre mythe et réalité · 2025
Aurore: entre mythe et réalité
8.02025
MovieDocumentary
The tragic story of little Aurore Gagnon has left its mark on the collective imagination of Québec. This documentary revisits the myth, which still resonates today.
Janette et fillesJanette et filles · 2022
Janette et filles
9.02022
MovieDocumentary
Janette Bertrand, 96, is at the time of the balance sheets. Where are the women, where is the fight for gender equality? An hour of History with a capital H and Love with a capital A, to not forget anything and, above all, never stop moving forward.
Big RedBig Red · 1962
Big Red
5.71962
MovieActionAdventure
Wealthy sportsman James Haggin (Walter Pidgeon) lives on a Quebec estate called Wintapi. Émile Fornet (Émile Genest), handler of Haggin's hunting dogs, and Émile's wife Therese (Janette Bertrand), Haggin's cook and housekeeper, live in a separate house on the estate. To start a line of top show dogs, Haggin purchases the winner of the Montreal Kennel Club show, an Irish setter named Red.
Janette - Les jeunes et la vieilleJanette - Les jeunes et la vieille · 2025
Janette - Les jeunes et la vieille
2025
MovieDocumentary
In a Montréal community center, over a plate of old-fashioned candy, Ms. Bertrand gathered about ten young people aged 11 to 21 for a frank and open discussion. They talked about love, prejudice, change, difference, immigration, and family.
Little Aurore's TragedyLittle Aurore's Tragedy · 1952
Little Aurore's Tragedy
5.61952
MovieDramaHorror
A little girl wittness the death of her mother- expressly killed through negligence by the woman supposedly nursing the invalid mother back to health. The coniving nurse in turn marries the child's father thereby taking the dead woman's place and becoming the little girl's stepmother. After unwisely revealing to the stepmother that she knows the reason for her mother's death; Aurore is abused by her stepmother who hopes that in torturing the child she can keep her silent. The father, who is absent during the day farming the land, closes his eyes or refuses to believe his new wife is abusive when confronted by the sight of his miserable burnt and beaten child.
À la lumière du soirÀ la lumière du soir · 2025
À la lumière du soir
2025
MovieDocumentary
At 97, filmmaker Fernand Dansereau delivers a vibrant and inspiring final documentary! He draws us into rich and sensitive exchanges: on the joy of creating with two painter friends, on aging as an artist with Marcel Sabourin and Denys Arcand, on old age with Janette Bertrand and Guy Rocher, on everyday wisdom with philosophers, and on spirituality and mourning with a few friends. He also talks about the future of the planet with his grandchildren.
Dubois et filsDubois et fils · 1961
Dubois et fils
10.01961
MovieDrama
A health problem causes a business leader to think about what will happen to his company after his death.
Le Grand spectacle de la Fête nationale du Québec 2021Le Grand spectacle de la Fête nationale du Québec 2021 · 2021
Le Grand spectacle de la Fête nationale du Québec 2021
2021
Movie
Janette Bertrand : à l'aube d'être centenaireJanette Bertrand : à l'aube d'être centenaire · 2023
Janette Bertrand : à l'aube d'être centenaire
2023
MovieDocumentary
Janette Bertrand will soon celebrate her 100th birthday. This intimate documentary, dotted with archives, pays tribute to this great lady, who devoted her life to providing popular education and breaking taboos. Through her daily life as a nearly century-old woman, Janette takes stock of her career.
The Last Closet: Aging GayThe Last Closet: Aging Gay · 2023
The Last Closet: Aging Gay
2023
MovieDocumentary
After losing friends, Dany Turcotte began to wonder about the aging of members of the LGBTQ+ community in our society.
L'érotisme et le vieil âgeL'érotisme et le vieil âge · 2017
L'érotisme et le vieil âge
2017
MovieDocumentary
The director deals with the subject of the sexuality of older people, an often taboo subject. The actress Louise Portal and her partner Jacques Hébert participated in this documentary. They share their experience with us.

TV Shows

Bonsoir bonsoir!Bonsoir bonsoir! · 2019
Bonsoir bonsoir!
4.02019
Series
Each day, Jean-Philippe Wauthier welcomes guests on the show in warm, friendly setting. His interviews focus on their newsworthy achievements but also, and most importantly, on their passions, interests and opinions.
Les Enfants de la téléLes Enfants de la télé · 2010
Les Enfants de la télé
6.52010
Series
Tout le monde en parleTout le monde en parle · 2004
Tout le monde en parle
4.72004
Series
Host Guy A. Lepage brings together six to eight personalities from different milieus—sports, politics, stage productions and more—that are the subject of everyone’s conversations and/or are important figures in recent events. Participants are invited to speak freely, voicing their opinions on headline news or on a subject that is near and dear to them. 
La semaine des 4 JulieLa semaine des 4 Julie · 2020
La semaine des 4 Julie
2.02020
Series
Format familialFormat familial · 2014
Format familial
2014
Series
Hosts Bianca Gervais and Sébastien Diaz offer inspiring encounters with colorful families, sound advice, and winning recipes to make family life easier.
La tourLa tour · 2020
La tour
5.02020
Series
An original talk show is set in Patrick’s warm and cozy apartment, where he welcomes friends and guests every day to discuss the latest hot topics that affect our lives. The show also features Patrick’s fictional neighbours.
In Lieu of FlowersIn Lieu of Flowers · 2012
In Lieu of Flowers
1.02012
SeriesComedy
A variety show with a twist: a celebrity guest get to attend their own memorial service – an entertaining send-off filled with eulogies and some gentle ribbing.
On va se le direOn va se le dire · 2019
On va se le dire
2.02019
Series
Host Sébastien Diaz, known for his curiosity, is interested in absolutely everything that's going on in the world. At the rate things are changing, every day brings surprising new trends, unusual developments and contradictory social movements. Sébastien is joined by regular contributors and invites various celebrities to talk about the hottest topics in this modern round table.
Deux hommes en orDeux hommes en or · 2013
Deux hommes en or
2013
Series
Presented in the form of a large live set, the hosts enlightening interviews with personalities from all walks of life who have made their mark in the news.
En mode SalvailEn mode Salvail · 2013
En mode Salvail
2.02013
SeriesComedy
What to expect: interviews, musical performances, a fierce band, surprising stories and most of all, guests who are more than happy to play along and follow Éric Salvail on his beautifully crazy tangents!
Y'a du monde à messeY'a du monde à messe · 2017
Y'a du monde à messe
7.52017
Series
Public figures from different backgrounds meet each week. At first glance, these guests would seem to have little in common. However, something does unite them all: an event or experience that they have graciously agreed to share that justifies their seat at the same table. As the program unfolds, their shared history is gradually revealed.
En direct de l'universEn direct de l'univers · 2009
En direct de l'univers
1.02009
Series
Les francs-tireursLes francs-tireurs · 1998
Les francs-tireurs
1998
Series
La vraie natureLa vraie nature · 2017
La vraie nature
7.02017
Series
Ça va bien allerÇa va bien aller · 2020
Ça va bien aller
2020
Series
C'est juste de la TVC'est juste de la TV · 2007
C'est juste de la TV
10.02007
Series
Curieux BéginCurieux Bégin · 2007
Curieux Bégin
7.02007
Series
KebecKebec · 2019
Kebec
2019
SeriesDocumentaryFamily
The show explores the impact and evolution of people, issues and events in the province’s history.
Avec un grand AAvec un grand A · 1986
Avec un grand A
1986
SeriesDrama
L'Amour avec un Grand A is a French-Canadian television series which aired from 1988 to 1995. The series explores different complex sexual and taboo issues. Some notable subjects include: Rape, Teen Obsession, Age Difference in love, Homosexuality and Married, Schizophrenia, Spousal Abuse. The series lasted 7 years and was very popular in Quebec. It was written by Janette Bertrand.
Viens voir les comédiensViens voir les comédiens · 2002
Viens voir les comédiens
2002
Series
Viens voir les comédiens is a television show on the Canadian French-language arts and culture television network ARTV.
J'ai la mémoire qui tourneJ'ai la mémoire qui tourne · 2009
J'ai la mémoire qui tourne
2009
SeriesDocumentaryFamily
L'effet WowL'effet Wow · 2019
L'effet Wow
2019
Series
RicardoRicardo · 2002
Ricardo
4.12002
SeriesFamily
A daily French-language cooking show in which Ricardo Larrivée presents accessible recipes alone or accompanied by a guest or a member of his rotating panel of contributors.
Le Grand spectacle de la Fête nationale à MontréalLe Grand spectacle de la Fête nationale à Montréal
Le Grand spectacle de la Fête nationale à Montréal
Series