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)