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Diane Obomsawin
A graphic artist and animator of Abenaki descent, Diane Obomsawin brings wry humour and engaging visual economy to short films like Here and There and Vistas: Walk-in-the-Forest, one in a series of shorts by Indigenous filmmakers on the subject of nationhood. I Like Girls, the film adaptation of her graphic novel about sexual identity, has screened at more than 40 international festivals, winning top honours at the 2016 Ottawa International Animation Festival. Diane Obomsawin publishes graphic novels under the pseudonym Obom with Drawn & Quarterly, which TIME calls “the most elegant comics publisher in North America.”
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Marche-dans-la-forêtDiane Obomsawin 2009 3 minCette animation fantaisiste fidèle à l’esprit des classiques de l’ONF suit le guérisseur Marche-dans-la-forêt à l’occasion d’une marche dans les bois qui conduit à la découverte d’un univers secret fascinant.
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DistancesDiane Obomsawin 2002 8 minComment réagir lorsqu'un nouveau confrère de travail s'asseoit à côté de vous et vous lance de l'encre au visage, hurle au téléphone et écoute de la musique énervante?
Les personnages colorés de ce court métrage d'animation suggèrent quelques pistes de solution.
Ce film s'inscrit dans la série AnimaPaix, une collection de films d'animation sur le thème de la résolution de conflits -
Walk-in-the-ForestDiane Obomsawin 2009 3 minDiane Obomsawin's whimsical animated short follows medicine man Walk-in-the-forest on a walk in the woods that leads to the discovery of an intriguing secret world.
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Understanding the Law: The CoatDiane Obomsawin 1999 3 minIn this animated short, a fashion-conscious shopper sees beautiful coats advertised in the newspaper. The next day, he's the first in line to get his at the store. But they won't sell him one! "These are women's coats," the store owner says. "For women only!" On the grounds that the newspaper ad constitutes a contract, the customer takes the vendor to court to win his right to the coat.
Understanding the Law: The Coat is episode 1 in a series of short, funny films designed to demystify everyday aspects of Canadian civil law. -
Ici par iciDiane Obomsawin 2006 9 minDans ce court métrage d’animation autobiographique, Diane Obomsawin (dit Obom) raconte avec humour et lucidité les grandes étapes de son enfance, vécue entre Montréal et la France. De l’Expo 67 au divorce de ses parents, en passant par ses années passées au lycée, la cinéaste dessine le portrait de sa famille et expose la relation qu’elle entretient avec les lieux et les événements qui ont marqué sa jeunesse.
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Understanding the Law: The WormDiane Obomsawin 1999 3 minIn this animated short, Mrs. Popcorn is shocked to discover a worm in her canned drink. When the beverage company refuses to accept the blame, she's outraged! An intrepid consumer, Mrs. Popcorn takes the company to court for negligence. The Understanding the Law series is designed to demystify everyday aspects of Canadian civil law. Wry humour and a whimsical style make this informative series lively and memorable.
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I Like GirlsDiane Obomsawin 2016 8 minIn this animated short from Diane Obomsawin, four women reveal the nitty-gritty about their first loves, sharing funny and intimate tales of one-sided infatuation, mutual attraction, erotic moments, and fumbling attempts at sexual expression. For them, discovering that they're attracted to other women comes hand-in-hand with a deeper understanding of their personal identity and a joyful new self-awareness.
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Kaspar (Inspired by the Life of Kaspar Hauser)Diane Obomsawin 2012 8 minThis animated short by Diane Obomsawin tells the story of Kaspar, a young man who discovers life - and light - after spending his entire life in a dark cave with a small wooden horse as only company. Based on the story of Kaspar Hauser, the famous 19th century orphan who has inspired countless artists.
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Kaspar (Inspiré de la vie de Kaspar Hauser)Diane Obomsawin 2012 8 minCourt métrage d’animation qui s’inspire de l’histoire de Kaspar Hauser, célèbre orphelin du 19e siècle. Isolé dans une cave depuis toujours, Kaspar ignore tout de la vie. Lorsque « l’homme en noir » vient le chercher, c’est tout un monde qui s’offre subitement à lui pour la première fois. Une fable impressionniste et poétique sur la découverte d’un univers aussi magnifique que terrifiant.
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Here and ThereDiane Obomsawin 2006 9 minIn this animated short, filmmaker Diane Obomsawin shows how childhood can be a chaotic time, especially if you're bouncing back and forth between two continents. With engaging candour and gentle humour, Obomsawin fleshes out an uncertain identity and takes control of her life. Using drawings on paper and digitized snippets of fabric, she creates a whimsical world of simple lines and pastel tones.
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Elbow RoomDiane Obomsawin 2002 8 minThis animated short tackles the subjects of personal space, conflict, and conflict resolution in the workplace. At the office, tempers flare as two coworkers who are sitting dangerously close find themselves bumping elbows and spilling ink. The film demonstrates four common approaches to interpersonal tensions: retreat, aggression, denial and - finally – negotiation. This film is part of the ShowPeace series of lively animated films about conflict resolution. This series has received support from UNICEF and Justice Canada.
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J'aime les fillesDiane Obomsawin 2016 8 minDans ce court métrage de la bédéiste et cinéaste d’animation québécoise Diane Obomsawin (alias Obom), Charlotte, Mathilde, Marie et Diane racontent avec franchise et candeur leurs premières histoires d’amour. Du coup de foudre à sens unique à l’attirance mutuelle, pour chacune d’entre elles, le moment de l’éveil sexuel a rejoint une prise de conscience identitaire : la découverte du désir homosexuel!
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