Officer of the Order of Canada
Awarded on: 2022-05-19
Invested on: 2024-10-03
François Girard, O.C.
Montréal, Quebec
Internationally renowned multidisciplinary artist François Girard has distinguished himself as a producer, screenwriter and stage director for film, opera, theatre and circus. His work has garnered a multitude of international awards and has showcased Canadian talent abroad. From Thirty-Two Short Films About Glenn Gould and The Red Violin, to Œdipus rex / Symphony of Psalms and Parsifal, his artistic achievements have captivated broad and eclectic audiences around the world.