Ludovic - Visiting Grandpa

200111 min 24 secFilm: Animation, Children's film, Fiction

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Direction: Co Hoedeman

Production: Jean-Jacques Leduc

Script: Co HoedemanMarie-Francine Hébert

It is summer and Ludovic is invited to spend a few days at Grandpa's farm. The little teddy bear is delighted to see his grandfather again but is saddened at the thought that Grandma is no longer with them. Grandpa must be feeling very sad because he has kept all her things in her sitting room. Ludovic is fascinated by this room filled with mementos. After a moment's hesitation, decides to go in. He sees Grandma's portrait and hugs it. He keeps returning to her sitting room and, little by little, grows accustomed to the loss of his grandmother. Her portrait come to life for him. He is able to kiss her, hug her and feel her warm embrace. He puts on her favourite music and dance together for a last waltz. Ludovic - Visiting Grandpa, directed by animator Co Hoedeman, is a touching tale about the closeness and understanding between a grandfather and his little grandson who gradually learn to accept the death of the beloved grandmother. Daniel Lavoie's score heightens the emotional effect of the film.

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Subject categories


  • Religion, Beliefs and Ethics > Animation on Life and DeathLife and Death
  • Psychology and Psychiatry > ChildrenEmotional LifeLife and Death
  • Children and Youth > Family Life
  • Seniors > Family Life
  • Family Studies/Home Economics > Aging/Death and Dying
  • Ethics and Religious Culture > Ethical Values

Credits


direction
Co Hoedeman
animation
Co Hoedeman
camera
Co Hoedeman
script
Co Hoedeman
Marie-Francine Hébert
set design
Denis Rondeau
set assistant
Marie-Claude Rousseau
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
Richard Charbonneau
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


  • Award for Best Animated Short Film given by the Children's juryFestival International du film pour enfants (FIFEM)
  • Jeune public Award - Category: 4 to 7 years - with a cash prize of 2,500FFFestival du court métrage pour jeune public
  • Honorable Mention - Category: Children and Youth International Film and Video Festival