Justine Gauthier

Justine Gauthier is a Montreal-based director whose work offers a sharp yet tender look at our world. With a critical eye and a quiet sense of humour, she highlights the contradictions and incongruities of contemporary life, finding meaning in the small details that bring us together. Her films move gracefully between biting humour and intimate, understated drama. Guided by openness and kindness, Justine builds strong bonds of trust with her actors, creating performances that feel natural, human, and deeply lived-in. Rooted in everyday moments, her storytelling reveals what often goes unnoticed: those subtle gestures and shared experiences that speak volumes.