Ricardo Trogi

Ricardo Trogi (born March 25, 1970 in Quebec City, Quebec) is a celebrated Canadian filmmaker whose work blends autobiographical humor with keen social observation, earning him a distinctive place in contemporary Quebec cinema. From his early days as a contestant on the adventurous documentary series La Course destination monde (1994‑95), where he tied for first place, Trogi quickly demonstrated a talent for storytelling that would define his later feature‑film career. His breakthrough came with the 2002 road‑comedy Québec‑Montréal, a witty portrait of seven twenty‑something travelers that not only captured audiences but also secured four Jutra Awards, establishing Trogi as both a commercial and critical success. Following this, the 2005 film Dodging the Clock (Horloge biologique) examined three men confronting the prospect of parenthood, further proving his ability to intertwine personal dilemmas with broader cultural themes. In 2009 Trogi turned the camera inward with 1981, a semi‑autobiographical tale of adolescence that resonated deeply with viewers and set the stage for an ambitious semi‑sequel series—1987, 1991, and the forthcoming 1995—each exploring successive stages of his own life with humor and nostalgia. Beyond the big screen, he has directed television projects such as the 2004‑05 mini‑series Smash, the 2020 comedy La Maison‑Bleue, and the 2024 series Lakay Nou, displaying a versatile command of both film and TV formats, reinforcing his reputation as a multifaceted writer‑director. Trogi's achievements are marked by historic box‑office milestones; as of 2024 he holds the record for the most Canadian‑directed films to surpass one million dollars in Quebec’s market, with seven titles reaching that benchmark. Honors such as the Jutra Award for Best Director (2003) and the Prix Iris for Best Director for 1991 (2019) attest to his artistic impact. Today, Ricardo Trogi continues to shape Quebec’s cinematic landscape, blending personal memory with universal humor, and remains an influential voice in Canadian culture.