Alphée of the Stars
Directed by Hugo Latulippe and co-produced by Esperamos and the NFB, this documentary follows the filmmaker’s daughter, Alphée. She has a rare genetic condition called Smith-Lemli-Opitz disorder, for which there is no cure.
Awards and distinctions
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Best Foreign Documentary- ex aequo with The WaltzAmerican Documentary Film Festival, Palm Springs2014
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Special MentionBaja International Film Festival, Los Cabos2013
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Best Work of the Welfare Education CategoryInternational Educational Program Contest Japan Prize, Tokyo2013
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Prix du public du meilleur documentaireFestival international du film francophone, Namur2013
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Best Documentary: Nature and SciencesPrix Gémeaux, Montréal2013
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Best Sound: Magazine, Public Affairs, Documentaries All CategoriesPrix Gémeaux, Montréal2013
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Special Jury Prize for Canadian Feature DocumentaryHot Docs, Toronto2013
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Audience AwardVisions du Réel / Festival international du cinéma documentaire, Nyon2013
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Grand prixVues sur mer, Gaspé2013
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Prix Ville de Baie-Comeau pour le coup de cœur du publicCinoche- Festival du film international, Baie-Comeau2013