John Hirsch

Renowned for his unique storytelling, John Hirsch was born in 1930 in Siófok, Hungary, and was an active director from the late 1950s until his untimely death in 1989. Although he worked in various genres, he is most remembered for his compelling dramas and his profound influence on Canadian theatre and television, with his most famous works including "The Adventures of a Black Girl in Search of God" and "The Making of 'The President's Birthday'". Despite not winning any major film festival awards, Hirsch's undeniable talent was recognized when he was appointed as an Officer of the Order of Canada in 1967. John Hirsch, who survived the Holocaust and orphanhood, was not just a director, but a beacon of resilience and creativity in the face of adversity.