Ludovic - The Snow Gift
1998
14 min
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In this animated short, Ludovic the bear learns the meaning of friendship while evoking our memories of cherished childhood toys. Often left out of the winter fun because his parents deem him too young, Ludovic finally finds a playmate when a giant snowstorm strands a doll on his front lawn. He spends all his time with his new doll, which miraculously comes to life and provides him with the companionship he’d been longing for.
Details
In this animated short, Ludovic the bear learns the meaning of friendship while evoking our memories of cherished childhood toys. Often left out of the winter fun because his parents deem him too young, Ludovic finally finds a playmate when a giant snowstorm strands a doll on his front lawn. He spends all his time with his new doll, which miraculously comes to life and provides him with the companionship he’d been longing for.
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directorCo Hoedeman
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cameraCo Hoedeman
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animationCo Hoedeman
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producerThérèse Descary
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scriptCo HoedemanMarie-Francine Hébert
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soundGeoffrey Mitchell
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editingJosé Heppell
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sound editingFrance Dubé
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re-recordingSerge Boivin
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voiceSonja Ball
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puppetsLilian Kruip
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musicDaniel Lavoie
Education
Ages 6 to 8
Ethics and Religious Culture - Ethical Values
Family Studies/Home Economics - Relationships
Analyzing the relationship that grows between Ludovic and the doll provides a way to talk about various emotions. From sadness to affection, from fear to anger, the entire gamut of feelings is explored through little Ludovic’s eyes. This short film may not rely very much on music, but it is a true symphony, following the little bear’s changing states of mind. After viewing and interpreting the film, students could bring an object to class that they are fond of and describe their emotional attachment to it.