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Louise

Anita Lebeau
2003 | 9 min
This animated short is an ode to Louise, a fiercely independent 96-year old inspired by animator Anita Lebeau's grandmother. Speaking in her own voice, Louise takes us through a day in her busy life near the town of Bruxelles, in rural Manitoba. Between coping with garden gophers and reaching cupboards that have grown taller, Louise's plans sometimes miscarry, her sense of humour is foolproof.

Awards and distinctions

  • 2006 Special Achievement Award
    Silver Images Film & Video Awards, Anaheim
    2006
  • BLIZZARD Award - Animation
    The BLIZZARDS/Manitoba Motion Picture Ind. Ass. Film & Video Awards, Winnipeg
    2006
  • Special mention
    Int’l Festival of Animated Films / I Castelli Animati, Genzano
    2005
  • Best Short Film Award - with a cash prize of $500Cdn
    International French Film Festival, Waterton
    2005
  • Canal J Jury Junior Award for a Short Film
    International Animated Film Festival, Annecy
    2005
  • Hiroshima Prize - with a cash award of 1,000,000Yen (9,145$US)
    International Animation Festival, Hiroshima
    2004