Benoît Pilon (born July 27, 1962) is a

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director and

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particularly noted for his innovative films and documentaries on the human condition. He is also the co-founder of ''"Les Films de l'autre" productions'', which produces, promotes and helps the development of

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s throughout North America.

Career

Benoît Pilon earned a B.A. in film studies at Concordia University. He went on to form Les Films de l'Autre in 1988 with Manon Briand and others, an independent production co-op dedicated to auteur-driven films. His short 2003 short, ''Roger Toupin, épicier variété'', won a Prix Jutra for best documentary, His debut feature, ''The Necessities of Life'', which was written in collaboration with Bernard Émond, was a multi-award winner – four Genies, including best director for Pilon, and three Prix Jutras, including best picture and screenplay.

Filmography

Director

* ''La Rivière rit'' - 1987 * '' Rap sur la « Main »'' - 1994 * ''Regards volés'' - 1994 * ''Rosaire et la Petite-Nation'' - 1997 * ''Réseaux'' - 1998, TV series * ''3 soeurs en 2 temps'' - 2003 * '' Roger Toupin, épicier variété'' - 2003 * ''Le temps des Québécois'' - 2004 * ''Nestor et les oubliés'' - 2006 * ''Des nouvelles du Nord'' - 2007 * ''Hôtel de la grève'' - 2007 * ''

The Necessities of Life ''The Necessities of Life'' (french: Ce qu'il faut pour vivre) is a 2008 Canadian drama film directed by Ben