Léa Pool

An auteur of intimacy, Léa Pool was born in 1950 in Soglio, Switzerland, before making her mark in the world of Canadian cinema. Pool, active in the film industry from 1975 to the present, has excelled in the genres of drama and documentary, creating masterpieces like "Mouvements du désir" and "The Blue Butterfly," which have earned her numerous awards including the Genie Award for Best Direction. Her distinct style is marked by a sensitive exploration of human relationships and an evocative portrayal of female experiences. Léa Pool is a cinematic poet, whose lens captures the nuanced dance of desire and the raw beauty of the human condition.