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Ludovic - Magic in the Air
200212 min 14 secFilm: Animation, Children's film, Fiction
Direction: Co Hoedeman
Production: Jean-Jacques Leduc
Script: Co HoedemanMarie-Francine Hébert
It's autumn in all its glory and Ludovic is playing in the park. To his joy, a teddy bear a little older than himself comes toward him. Ludovic happily thinks: "He wants to play with me!" But the big teddy bear knocks him down and runs away. Ludovic's troubles are not over yet. He will fall victim to the bully once again before he is rescued by a smiling little girl teddy bear. Her kind gesture suddenly transforms Ludovic's world. He and his new friend plan how to outsmart the bully. The whole park joins in their conspiracy: the leaves on the trees, the swings, and even the sand castle! When you have a friend, anything is possible! The little teddy bear's heart is filled with joy as he leaves the park only to meet up again with the bully. "He looks sad," thinks Ludovic and generously lends him his brand new kite. The bully is bowled over. The magic is still working. What a fantastical day it has been!
Ludovic - Magic in the Air by Co Hoedeman, is a story full of charm and freshness about the magic of friendship between a child and his new friend. Daniel Lavoie's music enhances the images and imparts a magical quality to the film.
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Subject categories
- Children and Youth > Child Rearing and DevelopmentChildren's StoriesPeer Relationships
- Psychology and Psychiatry > ChildrenEmotional LifeInterpersonal Relationships
- Ethics and Religious Culture > Ethical Values
- Health/Personal Development > Problem Solving/Conflict Resolution
- Family Studies/Home Economics > Relationships
Credits
- direction
- Co Hoedeman
- animation
- Co Hoedeman
- camera
- Co Hoedeman
- script
- Co Hoedeman
- Marie-Francine Hébert
- direction assistant
- Chantal Masson
- animation assistant
- Chantal Masson
- set design
- Denis Rondeau
- puppets
- Lilian Kruip
- original music
- Daniel Lavoie
- recording
- Michael Delaney
- picture editing
- José Heppell
- sound editing
- France Dubé
- original text
- Marie-Francine Hébert
- English adaptation
- Clare Johnstone
- voice
- Sonja Ball
- voice direction
- Marc Bertrand
- foley
- Stéphane Cadotte
- Ariane Picher
- sound recording
- Geoffrey Mitchell
- Patrick Viegas
- re-recording
- Serge Boivin
- Jean Paul Vialard
- titles
- Louise Overy
- technical coordination
- Andrée Delagrave
- administration
- Maryse Chapdelaine
- administrative unit
- Diane Régimbald
- Diane Martindale
- Diane Champagne
- marketing officer
- Julie Roy
- assistant to the producer
- Francine Langdeau
- producer
- Jean-Jacques Leduc
Awards
- People's Choice Award - Category: Short FilmFestival International du film pour enfants (FIFEM)
- Bronze Plaque Award - Category: Entertainment International Film and Video Festival