Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 2, 2013
• Invested on: September 12, 2014

For her achievements as a director and screenwriter of films that have earned her international renown.


Léa Pool is known in equal measure for her abilities to write, produce and direct. Her engaged films often feature strong female characters in varied and unique universes. Of note, she directed the feature film La Femme de l’hôtel, considered a pivotal film by female and feminist audiences. She has also directed several documentaries, including Pink Ribbons Inc., and has helped shape the future of cinematography by sharing her knowledge and passion for film directing with students at the Université du Québec à Montréal.