Sophie Bissonnette

Sophie Bissonnette (born September 18, 1956) is a Canadian filmmaker and producer. After graduating from Queen's University, she began making films in Montreal and released most of her documentary films in the 1980s. In these films, Bissonnette illustrated social and political justices, both of which were topics that were covered commonly by many Quebecois filmmakers. However, her films were distinguishable through exploring the women's perspective of male-dominated social engagements and incidents in French Canada.

Bissonnette has directed, co-produced, and written over 10 documentaries and short films. She is mostly known for A Wives' Tale (Une histoire de femmes), L'amour... a quel prix?, and Quel Numero?, all of which have received awards from film festivals.

She has also received multiple awards for her work, such as Quebec Critics' prize for best film of the year. Beyond filmmaking, Bissonnette helped promote feminist and Quebecois films through being involved with film organizations, like the Association des Réalisateurs et Réalisatrices de films du Québec Inc. (ARRFQ) and Les Rencontres internationales du documentaire de Montréal.

Early life and education Sophie Bissonnette was born on September 18, 1956, in Montreal, Quebec. She was originally raised in Ottawa. She majored in film and sociology at Queen's University, Kingston. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in 1978.

She explored the feminist perspective of housewives and women in the work force, such as Quel numero?, L'amour... a quel prix?, and Des lumières dans la grande noirceur. 2008: Canada YWCA Advocacy Award for Sexy inc. Nos enfants sous influence 2008: Finalist of the Beyond Borders Media Awards for Sexy inc. Nos enfants sous influence 1997: Video Award Intervention 1997 / Series (OCS) for '49 - a Breath of Rage