NICOLE GIROUX

Writer / Director

Raised in Paris in a family devoted to the arts, I grew up surrounded by film, music, and performance. My father was an international film producer honored with an Academy Award, and my mother was a successful actress and singer. I made my screen debut alongside Gérard Depardieu and Jean Gabin in L'Affaire Dominici, and trained from an early age in dance, acting, and voice, later appearing in Waiting for Godot in Toronto and several Off-Broadway productions. These early experiences naturally led to my interest in creating short films of my own.

After years of studying acting and immersing myself in the world of theater — especially the plays and stories I loved most — I gradually found my voice as a writer. That path led me to create my short film, The Piano Tuner, inspired by a story shared with me that quietly took root and grew into something more. It became the seed for a film about a woman who awakens to her own freedom through a subtle spark of connection with another person — a moment shaped by empathy and sound. I write about the human desire for deep love and acceptance. At its heart, the film reflects how a fleeting exchange can transform a life forever.