In Montreal, filmmaker Jennifer Alleyn captures candid conversations with her father, painter Edmund Alleyn, reflecting on life, art, and mortality before his death.
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In Montreal, filmmaker Jennifer Alleyn captures candid conversations with her father, painter Edmund Alleyn, reflecting on life, art, and mortality before his death.
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Synopsis
In a Montreal art studio, filmmaker Jennifer Alleyn captures her father, painter Edmund Alleyn, during a candid filming session in November 2001. Their conversations touch on life, art, and mortality, revealing deep truths before his death from cancer in December 2004. After inheriting his studio, Jennifer returns to this intimate space, filled with her father's presence. The film reflects her quest to piece together the fragments of his life and legacy in Canadian art.
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Why Watch
- Meet artist Edmund Alleyn through personal footage.
- See the art studio where Edmund created his work.
- Find out about Jennifer's relationship with her father.
Did You Know
- The film was released in 2008 and runs for 72 minutes.
- Jennifer Alleyn filmed her father, Edmund Alleyn, before his death in 2004.
- My Father's Studio was nominated for a Jutra Award in 2009.
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Who directed My Father's Studio?
My Father's Studio was directed by Jennifer Alleyn.
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My Father's Studio was released in 2008.
How long is the documentary My Father's Studio?
The duration of My Father's Studio is 72 minutes.
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