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RIP: Canadian Direct Cinema Pioneer Michel Brault (1928–2013)
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RIP: Canadian Direct Cinema Pioneer Michel Brault (1928–2013)

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Christopher Campbell
Sep 24, 2013
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One of the most significant documentary filmmakers of all time has passed away. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Michel Brault died of a heart attack at age 85 while en route to a film festival Saturday. The destination was Huntsville, Ontario’s Film North fest, where he was to receive a lifetime achievement honor.

Brault was a pioneer of the Direct …

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