Anne Claire Poirier
Director

Anne Claire Poirier Net Worth

Anne Claire Poirier was a pioneering Canadian documentarian and the first French-Canadian woman to direct a feature film. Born on June 6, 1932 in Canada, she is best known for her works A Scream from Silence (1979) and Let Me Go (1997). Her films have been praised for their exploration of social issues and their unique visual style.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day June 6, 1932
Birth Place Canada
Age 91 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Gemini

💰 Net worth: $1.4 Million (2024)

About

Trailblazing Canadian documentarian who became the first French-Canadian women ever to direct a feature film. Some of her best known works include 1979's A Scream from Silence and 1997's Let Me Go.

Before Fame

She was born in St-Hyacinthe, Quebec and worked in the Translation's Office at the Film Board of Canada.

Trivia

She received a Governor General's Performing Arts Award for Lifetime Artistic Achievement in 2001.

Family Life

The murder of her daughter, Yanne, was the inspiration for Let Me Go.

Associated With

She and Jehane Noujaim are two of the most famous female documentarians.

About the author

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