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Monsieur Pointu (film)
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Wikipedia article
'Monsieur Pointu' is a 1975 animated film about Quebec fiddler Monsieur Pointu, the stage name for Paul Cormier.
Synoposis
In this 12-and-a-half-minute film, Pointu and his violin break into pieces that take on a life of their own, dancing to the artist's music.
Production
The film was directed by Bernard Longpr and Andr Leduc and produced by Ren Jodoin for the National Film Board of Canada. 'Monsieur Pointu' makes use of the pixillation technique pioneered by NFB animation studio founder Norman McLaren in 'Neighbours' and 'A Chairy Tale', combined with optical effects.
Critical reception
'Monsieur Pointu' was screened at the 1978 Festival of Animated Films in Ottawa. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film at the 48th Academy Awards.[https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/50164529/ "The Choices "]. March 27, 1976, 'The Ottawa Journal' Section 3, Page 37
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