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'Princes of Exiles' Director Giles Walker Dies at 74

09.07.2020 - 22:12

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Giles Walker, a Canadian director who directed documentaries and feature dramas over a 40-year career, has died. He was 74. The National Film Board of Canada, Canada's public filmmaker, on Tuesday said Walker died March 23 in Toronto following a 10-year battle with cancer.

His wife, veteran film editor Hannele Halm, was at his side. Born in Scotland, Walker started out making short films for the NFB, including 1974'sFreshwater World.

After turning to dramatic films, Walker in 1979 received an Oscar nomination in the best live-action short film category for Bravery in the Field, which starred Les Rubie and Matt Craven.

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