jutra

Jutra is a surname most commonly encountered in Francophone Canada and is best known for Claude Jutra, a Canadian filmmaker and actor who helped shape Quebec cinema and directed the acclaimed film Mon oncle Antoine. The name is primarily associated with this prominent figure in discussions of Quebec film history.

In addition to individuals, the name Jutra became linked to a major Quebec film award. The Prix Jutra, often referred to as the Jutra Awards, were established to recognize achievement in Quebec cinema and were presented annually by the Quebec film industry from the late 1990s until 2015. The awards covered categories such as best film, best director, acting honors, and technical achievements.

In 2016, following public allegations about Claude Jutra’s personal conduct, the awards were renamed Prix Iris. The Jutra name is now generally used only in historical references to the former prize and to discussions of Claude Jutra’s legacy.

Because of their association with Claude Jutra, the term Jutra may appear in historical or biographical contexts, but outside this context it has few widely used meanings.