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Veteran Filmmaker Gilles Blais Passes Away at 84

11/5/2025

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Gilles Blais, a veteran National Film Board of Canada director, died on October 17 in Val-David, Quebec, at age 84.
The National Film Board of Canada announced his death and highlighted his documentary contributions.
His notable works include the ocean conservation film Water, Water Everywhere… and Le Grand Silence, which explored Quebec nationalism.
He began his career in 1965 and directed films such as The Engagement and Conventum.

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Gilles Blais, a veteran National Film Board of Canada director, died on October 17 in Val-David, Quebec, at age 84.
The National Film Board of Canada announced his death and highlighted his documentary contributions.
His notable works include the ocean conservation film Water, Water Everywhere… and Le Grand Silence, which explored Quebec nationalism.
He began his career in 1965 and directed films such as The Engagement and Conventum.