Grounded
International Baccalaureate (IBO)
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7m 18s
In painting and dance, Marie-Hélène, a respected figure on the Canadian contemporary art scene, finds an outlet for her creativity and her resilient spirit, after losing both her legs as a child. The arrival of her daughters sparks a new sense of freedom, pushing herself to let go self-censorship and to fully bloom.
Director & Producer: Annie Leclair
2021 | 7 min | Quebec
Language: French
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