In Montreal's Metro lost and found office, residents recount stories of lost items and memories amid the winter chill.
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In Montreal's Metro lost and found office, residents recount stories of lost items and memories amid the winter chill.
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Synopsis
As snow blankets Montreal, the lost and found office of the Montreal Metro becomes a gathering place for residents. Each person in line carries a story of a lost item, from mittens to memories. Directed by Jean-François Lesage, *Prayer for a Lost Mitten* captures these moments of connection and longing during the winter months. The film premiered at the 2020 Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival, where it won the Best Canadian Feature Documentary award. It also received multiple nominations at the 23rd Quebec Cinema Awards in 2021.
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The GuardianTo the sounds of wistful jazz, this gentle documentary tells human stories through items at a lost and found office.
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Why Watch
- Watch the stories behind lost items in Montreal's Metro.
- See the emotional connections people have with their belongings.
- Find out why it won Best Canadian Feature Documentary.
Did You Know
- The film premiered at the 2020 Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival.
- Prayer for a Lost Mitten won the Best Canadian Feature Documentary award in 2020.
- It received three Prix Iris nominations at the 23rd Quebec Cinema Awards in 2021.
- Marianne Ploska won the Best Cinematography in a Documentary award at the 10th Canadian Screen Awards in 2022.
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Who directed Prayer for a Lost Mitten?
Prayer for a Lost Mitten was directed by Jean-François Lesage.
What award did Prayer for a Lost Mitten win at the Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival?
It won the Best Canadian Feature Documentary award at the festival.
How many Prix Iris nominations did Prayer for a Lost Mitten receive in 2021?
The film received three Prix Iris nominations at the 23rd Quebec Cinema Awards in 2021.
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