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Here and the Great Elsewhere

Michèle Lemieux
2012 | 14 min

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This abstract yet compelling philosophical tale uses the Alexeïeff-Parker pinscreen as a metaphor for the particles that make up the universe. Through 4 tableaux that explore her character’s thoughts, filmmaker Michèle Lemieux takes a look at the profound reflections of this everyman, whose questions are part of humanity’s eternal quest for meaning.

Awards and distinctions

  • Best Animation Technique
    Anima Mundi, Rio de Janeiro
    2013
  • Best of Program Award
    International Animation Festival, Melbourne
    2013
  • Special mention
    International Film Festival "Etiuda & Anima", Cracow
    2012
  • Special Mention
    Black Nights Film Festival, Tallinn
    2012
  • Grand Prix of the Rencontres
    Rencontres Internationales du Cinéma d'Animation, Wissembourg
    2012
  • Grand Prize
    International Animated Film Festival / CINANIMA, Espinho
    2012
  • Best sound
    ANIMAGE- International Animation Festival of Pernambuco, Recife
    2012
  • Best Short Film
    ANIMAGE- International Animation Festival of Pernambuco, Recife
    2012
  • 3rd Award – The Bronze Pegasus
    Animator International Animation Festival, Poznan
    2012