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Alphée of the Stars

Hugo Latulippe
2012 | 1 h 22 min
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

  • Best Foreign Documentary- ex aequo with The Waltz
    American Documentary Film Festival, Palm Springs
    2014
  • Special Mention
    Baja International Film Festival, Los Cabos
    2013
  • Best Work of the Welfare Education Category
    International Educational Program Contest Japan Prize, Tokyo
    2013
  • Prix du public du meilleur documentaire
    Festival international du film francophone, Namur
    2013
  • Best Documentary: Nature and Sciences
    Prix Gémeaux, Montréal
    2013
  • Best Sound: Magazine, Public Affairs, Documentaries All Categories
    Prix Gémeaux, Montréal
    2013
  • Special Jury Prize for Canadian Feature Documentary
    Hot Docs, Toronto
    2013
  • Audience Award
    Visions du Réel / Festival international du cinéma documentaire, Nyon
    2013
  • Grand prix
    Vues sur mer, Gaspé
    2013
  • Prix Ville de Baie-Comeau pour le coup de cœur du public
    Cinoche- Festival du film international, Baie-Comeau
    2013