Claude Lafortune, a celebrated figure in Québécois children's television, is remembered for his intricate paper art and sculptures in this documentary directed by Tanya Lapointe.
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Claude Lafortune, a celebrated figure in Québécois children's television, is remembered for his intricate paper art and sculptures in this documentary directed by Tanya Lapointe.
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Claude Lafortune creates paper art in a studio in Canada. He was a prominent figure in Québécois children's television for over fifty years. Directed by Tanya Lapointe, the documentary chronicles Lafortune's life and work. It features Lafortune's intricate paper sculptures and sets for children's programming. Production began in 2018, but was expedited after his death from COVID-19 in April 2020. The film premiered at the 2020 Whistler Film Festival, where it won the Audience Award.
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- Meet Claude Lafortune, a key figure in children's TV.
- See the unique art of paper crafting.
- Find out about Lafortune's influence on Quebec culture.
Did You Know
- Claude Lafortune died from COVID-19 in April 2020.
- The film premiered at the 2020 Whistler Film Festival.
- Tanya Lapointe began making the film in 2018.
- The film won the Audience Award at the Whistler Film Festival.
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Who directed The Paper Man?
The Paper Man was directed by Tanya Lapointe.
When did Claude Lafortune pass away?
Claude Lafortune died of COVID-19 in April 2020.
What award did The Paper Man win at the Whistler Film Festival?
The Paper Man won the Audience Award at the 2020 Whistler Film Festival.
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