Film Lens
The Paper Man is a documentary directed by Tanya Lapointe that focuses on Claude Lafortune, a notable paper artist in Québécois children's television. The film presents a portrait of Lafortune's life and work, capturing his influence on the medium and the impact he had on audiences. It was initiated in 2018, with production accelerated after Lafortune's death from COVID-19 in April 2020.
The film premiered at the 2020 Whistler Film Festival, where it received an honourable mention for the Whistler Film Festival Documentary Award and won the Audience Award. It runs for 80 minutes and is presented in French, reflecting the cultural context of Lafortune's contributions to children's programming in Quebec.
Why Watch
- •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.
Perfect For
Paper art enthusiastsQuébécois culture fansChildren's television history