Robert Morin (born May 20, 1949) is a Canadian

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, and

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. In 2009, he received

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Biography

Robert Morin is known for his very personal, dark, and pessimistic "interior views" of family, crime, law enforcement, and human suffering. He studied Literature and Communications and in 1971 began to work as a cameraman, joining ORTQ in

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, where he directed films and videos. In 1977, with a group of friends and colleagues, Morin founded La Coopérative de Production Vidéo de Montréal, where he continues to produce his own work. After creating close to 30 short films with his colleagues over 10 years, he directed his first feature-length film ''Tristesse modèle réduit'' in 1987. His film ''Requiem pour un beau sans-coeur'' was nominated for the

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for Best Motion Picture and Best Director.

Filmography

Feature films

*''Scale-Model Sadness (Tristesse modèle réduit)'' - 1987 *'' (La réception)'' - 1989 *''

Requiem for a Handsome Bastard ''Requiem for a Handsome Bastard'' (french: Requiem pour un beau sans-cœur) is a 1992 Canadian film written and directed by Robert Morin. The film depicts the downfall of a Montreal criminal following his escape from prison. It was nominated fo ...

(Requiem pour un beau sans-coeur)'' - 1992 *'' Windigo'' - 1994 *' - 1994 *''

Whoever Dies, Dies in Pain ''Whoever Dies, Dies in Pain'' (french: Quiconque meurt, meurt à douleur) is a 1998 Canadian docufiction film, directed by Robert Morin. Exploring the issue of addiction and starring a cast of predominantly non-professional actors, the film centr ...

(Quiconque meurt, meurt à douleur)'' - 1998 *''Opération Cobra'' - 2001 *''

The Negro ''The Negro'' is a book by W. E. B. Du Bois published in 1915 and released in electronic form by Project Gutenberg in 2011. It is an overview of African-American history, tracing it as far back as the sub-Saharan cultures, including Great Zim ...

(Le nèg')'' - 2002 *''

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(Petit Pow! Pow! Noël)'' - 2005 *''

May God Bless America ''May God Bless America'' (french: Que Dieu bénisse l'Amérique) is a Canadian drama film, directed by Robert Morin and released in 2006. A critique of suburban values and lifestyles, the film stars Gildor Roy as Maurice Ménard, a police inspect ...

(Que Dieu bénisse l'Amérique)'' - 2006 *''

Daddy Goes Ptarmigan Hunting ''Daddy Goes Ptarmigan Hunting'' (french: Papa à la chasse aux lagopèdes) is a Canadian drama film, directed by Robert Morin and released in 2008. The film stars François Papineau as Vincent Lemieux, a wealthy financier on the run after facing f ...

(Papa à la chasse aux lagopèdes)'' - 2008 *''Diary of an Aid Worker (Journal d'un coopérant)'' - 2010 *''

The Four Soldiers ''The Four Soldiers'' (french: Les 4 soldats) is a Canadian drama film, directed by Robert Morin and released in 2013. Adapted from the novel ''Quatre soldats'' by Hubert Mingarelli, the film centres on Dominique (Camille Mongeau), Mateo ( Christi ...

(Les Quatre Soldats)'' - 2013 *''

3 Indian Tales ''3 Indian Tales'' (french: 3 histoires d'indiens) is a Canadian docufiction film, directed by Robert Morin and released in 2014. Using a cast of non-professional actors, the film tells three stories of First Nations in Canada, First Nations youth ...

(3 histoires d'Indiens)'' - 2014 *'' Heaven Sent (Un Paradis pour tous)'' - 2016 *''

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(Le problème d’infiltration)'' - 2017

Short films

*''La femme étrangère (The Woman from Elsewhere)'' (Documentary co-directed with Lorraine Dufour, 1988) *''Le voleur vit en enfer (The Thief Lives in Hell)'' (Short film co-directed with Lorraine Dufour, 1984) *''Mauvais mal (Evil Madness)'' (Short film co-directed with Lorraine Dufour, 1984) *''On se paye la gomme (We Treat Ourselves to the Best)'' (Short film co-directed with Marcel Chouinard, 1984) *''Toi t'es-tu lucky (And You, Are You Lucky?)'' (Short film co-directed with Lorraine Dufour, 1984) *''Le mystérieux Paul (The Mysterious Paul)'' (Short film co-directed with Lorraine Dufour, 1983) *''A Postcard from Victoria'' (Short film co-directed with Lorraine Dufour, 1983) *''Ma richesse a cause mes privations (My Wealth Caused My Deprivations)'' (Short film co-directed with Lorraine Dufour, 1982) *''Il a gagné ses épaulettes (He Won His Wings)'' (Documentary co-directed with Lorraine Dufour, 1981) *''Gus est encore dans l'armée (Gus Is Still in the Army)'' (Short film co-directed with Lorraine Dufour, 1980) *''Ma vie c'est pour le restant de mes jours (My Life Is for the Rest of my Life)'' (Short film co-directed with Lorraine Dufour, 1980) *''Le royaume est commencé (The Kingdom Has Come)'' (Short film co-directed with Lorraine Dufour, 1980) *''Même mort il faut s'organiser (Even Dead You Have To Get Organized)'' (Short film, 1977)

References

External links

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Robert Morin - The Canadian Encyclopedia
{{DEFAULTSORT:Morin, Robert 1949 births Living people French Quebecers 20th-century Canadian screenwriters 21st-century Canadian screenwriters Canadian cinematographers Film directors from Montreal Writers from Montreal Prix Albert-Tessier winners Canadian screenwriters in French Canadian male screenwriters Governor General's Award in Visual and Media Arts winners