Richard Benner

The charming and witty director, Richard Benner, was born in 1943 in Toronto, Canada and became an active filmmaker from the late 60s. He predominantly contributed to the comedy and drama genres with his most famous films being 'Outrageous!' and 'Too Outrageous!', for which he received several awards including the Canadian Film Award for Best Director. Benner’s authorial style was punctuated with humor and satire, often exploring themes of sexuality and identity in an earnest yet light-hearted manner. As a personality, Richard Benner was an effervescent spirit whose films always carried a touch of his infectious laughter and deep understanding of human nature.