Gillian May Armstrong (born 18 December 1950) is an Australian director, who specializes in period drama. Her films often feature female perspectives and protagonists. Many of her movies are historical dramas. She has won multiple awards including an AFI Best Director Award, and has been nominated for numerous other awards including a Palme D'Or and two Golden Bear Awards. She has received multiple Honorary Doctorates including an Honorary Doctor of Letter Degree from University of Sydney, and an Honorary Doctorate from Swinburne University of Technology.

Gillian Armstrong

Gillian Armstrong

Directing Born December 18, 1950 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Gillian May Armstrong (born 18 December 1950) is an Australian director, who specializes in period drama. Her films often feature female perspectives and protagonists. Many of her movies are historical dramas. She has won multiple awards including an AFI Best Director Award, and has been nominated for numerous other awards including a Palme D'Or and two Golden Bear Awards. She has received multiple Honorary Doctorates including an Honorary Doctor of Letter Degree from University of Sydney, and an Honorary Doctorate from Swinburne University of Technology.

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Julia Zemiro's Home Delivery poster

Julia Zemiro's Home Delivery

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Be Natural: The Untold Story of Alice Guy-Blaché poster

Be Natural: The Untold Story of Alice Guy-Blaché

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Satdee Nite poster

Satdee Nite

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Revealed: Otto By Otto poster

Revealed: Otto By Otto

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Reel Herstory: The Real Story of Reel Women poster

Reel Herstory: The Real Story of Reel Women

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Senses of Cinema poster

Senses of Cinema

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Bingo, Bridesmaids & Braces poster

Bingo, Bridesmaids & Braces

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Puttin’ on the Show: The Making of Starstruck poster

Puttin’ on the Show: The Making of Starstruck