Falardeau | |
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Directed by | Carmen Garcia German Gutierrez |
Written by | Carmen Garcia German Gutierrez |
Produced by | Carmen Garcia |
Starring | Pierre Falardeau |
Cinematography | German Gutierrez |
Edited by | Hélène Girard |
Production company | Argus Films |
Distributed by | K-Films Amérique |
Release date |
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Running time | 80 minutes |
Country | Canada |
Language | French |
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The film premiered at the 2010 Festival du nouveau cinéma. [2]
The film won the Prix Jutra for Best Documentary Film at the 13th Jutra Awards in 2011. [3]
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The Prix Iris for Best Cinematography is an annual film award presented by Québec Cinéma as part of the Prix Iris awards program, to honour the year's best cinematography in the Cinema of Quebec.
The Prix Iris for Best Documentary Film is an annual film award presented by Québec Cinéma as part of its Prix Iris program, to honour the year's best documentary film made within the cinema of Quebec.
The Prix Iris for Best Animated Short Film is an annual film award presented by Québec Cinéma as part of its Prix Iris program, to honour the year's best animated short film made within the cinema of Quebec.
The Prix Iris for Best Sound is an annual film award presented by Québec Cinéma as part of the Prix Iris awards program, to honour the year's best sound in feature films made within the Cinema of Quebec. Unlike some film awards, Québec Cinéma does not present separate awards for overall sound and sound editing, but instead honours the full sound team in a single category; however it does also present a distinct category for Best Sound in a Documentary.
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