Alphee of the Stars

Alphee of the Stars (2012)

22 Mar 2014 • Documentary • 1h 23m
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Alphée has a rare genetic disorder that hampers her development. Yet she continues to defy medical expectations. When her parents intuitively reject the idea of placing her in a specialized classroom, they move their family to Europe for a year. Here, her father - filmmaker Hugo Latulippe - focuses on his fairy-like daughter's learning, in hopes of eventually integrating her into a regular classroom. This film is a moving declaration of love from a father to his daughter. It is also the story of a gamble: stealing away for a year in order to try and change the course of events. An intimate and revealing portrait, Alphée of the Stars puts the spotlight on a most unusual girl. With patience and tenderness, Latulippe - who believes in schools that embrace the diversity of humanity and do not discriminate - challenges our assumptions and reveals an unknown world that may have escaped us in our daily rush.

Hugo Latulippe
Director
Hugo Latulippe
Writer
Hugo Latulippe, Laure Waridel, Alphée Waridel-Latulippe
Starring

Language: French
Awards: 2 wins & 3 nominations
Country: Canada
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7.8

IMDb (39 votes)
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