Claude Jutra

Directing

Claude Jutra

Born March 11, 1930 · Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Died November 5, 1986 · aged 56

Claude Jutra, a prominent Canadian actor and filmmaker, had honors named after him, like the Prix Jutra and the Claude Jutra Award, recognizing his impact on Quebec cinema. Diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's, he went missing in 1986 and was found dead in 1987, his death ruled a drowning. Allegations of sexual misconduct with underage boys in 2016 led to the removal of his name from awards and …

Known For

Perpetual MovementPerpetual Movement · 1949
Perpetual Movement
8.01949
Movie
An experimental short film shot in slow motion and set to Ottokar Nováček's violin composition Perpetuum mobile, the film depicts a love triangle between two men and a woman.
AdaAda · 1976
Ada
1976
MovieDramaHorror
Ada was a brilliant and crazy girl before her lobotomy. Afterwards she becomes stupid and easily controlled. A friend on the inside tries to help her recall her former self.
Two SolitudesTwo Solitudes · 1978
Two Solitudes
9.01978
MovieHistory
The story of the problems caused by what became known as the Conscripton Crisis in 1917 Canada, which threatened to divide the country.
Seer Was HereSeer Was Here · 1978
Seer Was Here
1978
Movie
Made for the landmark anthology series, For the Record, Seer Was Here is an example of the bold dramatic programming made at the CBC in the mid-70s, while theatre director John Hirsch was serving as the head of the drama department. Saul Rubinek plays an inmate of a cruel Vancouver prison who brings humour, warmth, a little joy and self-understanding to the fellow prisoners of his cell block. An irreverent satire also featuring Eric Peterson and Martin Short. “Absolutely great, It’s also funny. Very Funny. Very Warm. Very touching… in some ways, a Canadian One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.” (Calgary Herald, 1978)
RielRiel · 1979
Riel
6.01979
MovieDramaHistory
A film about the history and fate of the Metis rebel leader who opposed the Canadian government in two seperate rebellions.
By DesignBy Design · 1982
By Design
4.71982
MovieDrama
Angie and Helen are in love. They live and work together designing women's evening wear in Vancouver. When Helen decides she wants to have a baby, the pair set out to find a suitable sperm donor.
Between Sweet and Salt WaterBetween Sweet and Salt Water · 1967
Between Sweet and Salt Water
6.01967
MovieDramaMusic
A young singer-songwriter abandons his life in his hometown and moves to the city to make it big. He achieves fame, but it comes at a price.
La fleur aux dentsLa fleur aux dents · 1976
La fleur aux dents
10.01976
Movie

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