*Please note: All films are geo-locked for viewing within Alberta only.
Director: Tanya Lapointe | 2020 | 78 min | Canada
Much like Fred Rogers, Mr. Dressup and other children TV show hosts around the world, Claude Lafortune was a staple of French-Canadian television inspiring generations of children through his celebration of creativity, inclusivity and diversity. For over five decades, he dedicated his life to transforming mere paper into whimsical sculptures and creatures, igniting our creativity and sense of wonder.
The Paper Man captures the last two years of Claude Lafortune’s life before COVID-19 ended his life at the age of 83. This documentary examines his body of work, revealing the depths of his art and continuing legacy.
Listen in to our filmmaker spotlight with Director Tanya Lapointe.
PRECEDED BY THE SHORT FILM: THE WALKING MAN
Directed by: Anaïsa Visser | 2020 | 10 min | Canada
The Walking Man follows an 82-year-old man with a passion for the cosmos who has walked the equivalent of the Earth's circumference nearly four times.