40 frames were painted each day to create the animated short about Arthur Lipsett, a Canadian filmmaker who died by suicide in 1986.
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40 frames were painted each day to create the animated short about Arthur Lipsett, a Canadian filmmaker who died by suicide in 1986.
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Arthur Lipsett lived in Montreal, where he created a unique body of work as a collage filmmaker from 1958 to 1972. Lipsett Diaries, directed by Theodore Ushev and narrated by Xavier Dolan, presents a 14-minute animated portrayal of Lipsett's life and artistic struggles. The film incorporates hand-painted frames and computer editing to depict Lipsett's creative frenzy and his descent into depression before his death in 1986. Produced by the National Film Board of Canada, it has received multiple awards, including the Genie Award for Best Animated Short.
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- See Arthur Lipsett's artistic legacy come to life.
- Find out about Lipsett's unique collage filmmaking style.
- Meet the creators behind this award-winning animation.
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- Lipsett Diaries won the Genie Award for Best Animated Short in 2011.
- The film received three awards at the 2011 Golden Sheaf Awards.
- Theodore Ushev painted 40 frames per day during production.
- Lipsett lived on the same street as Theodore Ushev in Montreal.
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Who directed Lipsett Diaries?
Lipsett Diaries was directed by Theodore Ushev.
What awards did Lipsett Diaries win?
Lipsett Diaries received the Genie Award for Best Animated Short and three awards at the 2011 Golden Sheaf Awards.
How long is the film Lipsett Diaries?
Lipsett Diaries has a duration of 14 minutes.
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