Biography
Jean-Daniel Lafond (born August 18, 1944) is a French-born Canadian filmmaker, teacher of philosophy, and the husband to the former Governor General Michaëlle Jean, making him the viceregal consort of Canada during her service. Lafond was born in France during the liberation of Paris from the Nazis. After attending the class of Michel Foucault and Michel Serres, he taught philosophy from 1971 "while pursuing research in audio-visual training and communications". In 1974 Lafond left France for Quebec and became a Canadian citizen in 1981. After teaching at the Université de Montréal he left the university to focus on film-making, radio and writing.
From his first marriage Lafond has two daughters, as well as two grandchildren. With his current wife, former Governor General Michaëlle Jean, he has an adopted daughter.
Filmography
all 7
Movies 7
Director 6
self 1
Madwoman of God (2008)
Freedom Outraged (1994)
A State of Blackness: Aimé Césaire’s Way (1991)
Dream Tracks (1986)
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Known ForDirecting
GenderMale
Birthday1944-08-18 (80 years old)
CitizenshipsFrance, Canada
AwardsMember of the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts, Companion of the Order of Canada, Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres
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