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Deep Dive: Prayer for a Lost Mitten (2020)

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Prayer for a Lost Mitten
Prayer for a Lost Mitten is a Canadian documentary directed by Jean-François Lesage, focusing on the lost and found office of the Montreal Metro system. The film captures the stories behind lost items, particularly a mitten, and the emotional connections people have with their belongings. It presents a unique perspective on urban life and the small, often overlooked moments that define human experiences. The film premiered in 2020 as part of the Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival, adapting to the COVID-19 pandemic by being screened online rather than theatrically. It received the Best Canadian Feature Documentary award at the festival, highlighting its impact and resonance with audiences.

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.

Perfect For

Documentary enthusiastsFans of urban storiesCinematography lovers