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Anne-Claire Poirier

Members paid tribute to filmmaker Anne-Claire Poirier, who recently passed away. The Bloc Québécois member said her feminist films helped advance social progress in Quebec by raising difficult social issues, offered condolences to her family, and thanked her for her work.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .

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Martin Champoux

Bloc Québécois
“Filmmaker Anne-Claire Poirier recently passed away. Her feminist movies pushed Quebec forward by making people face difficult social issues. I send my condolences to her family, and I thank her for her work.”
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Mr. Speaker, can cinema help advance society? Can art be a real driver of social progress and collective development? Anne‑Claire Poirier, who passed away recently, is unequivocal proof that the answer to these questions is “yes”. Her work is irrefutable proof of the impact cinema has on social progress. She was a pioneer of feminist filmmaking, and her films forced us to confront head-on issues that have transformed Quebec society. These include the erasure of women from history, the challenges of pregnancy, abortion, rape, prostitution, addiction and homosexuality. Her films included titles like Mourir à tue-tête and Tu as crié LET ME GO. Her unflinching films sent a shockwave through Quebec and sparked real debates that helped move our nation forward. We owe her an extraordinary debt of gratitude, and her legacy continues to shape who we are today. I offer my deepest condolences to her family and loved ones. To this incredible woman, I say, “Thank you. The Quebec nation is grateful.”

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