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Chloé Robichaud

Chloé Robichaud is a Canadian film and television director and screenwriter from Quebec.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Chloé Robichaud is a Canadian film and television director and screenwriter from Quebec. She is best known for her debut feature film *Sarah Prefers to Run* (*Sarah préfère la course*), as well as *Boundaries*, *Féminin/Féminin*, *Days of Happiness*, and *Two Women*.

Early life and education

Chloé Robichaud was born in Cap-Rouge, Quebec, in 1988. She later studied cinema at Concordia University’s Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema and graduated in 2010.

Career

Robichaud began drawing attention with short films and then her debut feature, *Sarah Prefers to Run*, which premiered at Cannes in 2013. She has since worked in film and television, including *Féminin/Féminin* and later features such as *Boundaries*, *Days of Happiness*, and *Two Women*.

Film themes

Her work is often described as centring women’s lives, ambitions, and relationships. *Sarah Prefers to Run* and *Boundaries* both focus on women navigating difficult personal and social circumstances.

Reception and recognition

Robichaud’s films have screened at major festivals including Cannes, TIFF, Sundance, and Venice. She has built a reputation as an established Quebec filmmaker with work across feature films and television.

Key facts

Chloé Robichaud is a Canadian director and screenwriter from Quebec.
Her debut feature film *Sarah Prefers to Run* premiered at Cannes in 2013.
She created the television series *Féminin/Féminin* and directed *Boundaries*, *Days of Happiness*, and *Two Women*.
Her work often focuses on women’s lives, ambitions, and relationships.
She graduated from Concordia University’s Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema in 2010.

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Canadian context

Robichaud is a Quebec-born Canadian filmmaker whose work has represented Canada at major festivals including Cannes, TIFF, and Sundance.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Chloé Robichaud?

Chloé Robichaud is a Canadian director and screenwriter from Quebec, known for film and television projects that often focus on women’s lives and relationships.

What is Chloé Robichaud known for?

She is best known for directing *Sarah Prefers to Run* and for creating and directing projects such as *Féminin/Féminin*, *Boundaries*, *Days of Happiness*, and *Two Women*.

What movies has Chloé Robichaud directed?

Her feature films include *Sarah Prefers to Run* (2013), *Boundaries* (2016), *Days of Happiness* (2023), and *Two Women* (2025).

Is Chloé Robichaud Canadian?

Yes. She was born in Quebec City area, Quebec, Canada, and is identified as a Canadian filmmaker.

What is the film *Sarah préfère la course* about?

It follows a young runner who enters a marriage of convenience to help fund her athletic ambitions, and then faces complications as the relationship becomes more emotionally complicated.

How old is Chloé Robichaud?

Born on January 31, 1988, she is 38 years old as of July 2026.

References

IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3459189/
Supports: Birth date, birthplace, occupation, and selected works.
Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chlo%C3%A9_Robichaud
Supports: Biography, education, nationality, and filmography.
Concordia University — https://www.concordia.ca/cunews/offices/advancement/2023/12/19/chloe-robichaud-is-both-a-veteran-and-rising-star-of-filmmaking.html
Supports: Education, career focus, and plot details for *Sarah Prefers to Run* and *Boundaries*.
Agence Artistique Claude Girard — https://www.claudegirard.com/app/uploads/2018/01/Chloe-Robichaud_director_short-bio_2025-2.pdf
Supports: Career timeline, series work, and later features including *Days of Happiness* and *Two Women*.
The Globe and Mail — https://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/film/i-dont-have-a-plan-b-quebecs-chloe-robichaud-at-cannes/article12027733/
Supports: Synopsis of *Sarah Prefers to Run* and background on Robichaud’s early career.