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Monsieur Pointu

Bernard Longpré & André Leduc
1975 | 12 min
This animated short about virtuoso stage entertainer Monsieur Pointu (Paul Cormier) is screen magic at its best. Here, the man and his violin are literally taken apart - head, feet, limbs, various items of stage attire, bow, strings, and box all go into their own separate acts, with strange and amusing results.

Awards and distinctions

  • Bronze Medal
    HEMISFILM, San Antonio
    1977
  • Third Prize
    International Festival of documentary Films, Bilbao
    1975
  • Short Film Special Prize
    Festival international du film de l'ensemble francophone, Geneva
    1975