Duo (1996 film)
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Duo: The True Story of a Gifted Child with Down Syndrome is a 1996 independent film produced and directed by Alexandre Ginnsz, starring his 12-year-old brother Stephane Ginnsz. It is notable for featuring one of the first[1] lead actors with Down syndrome in film history.
Awards[edit]
| Award | Category | Year | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Scorsese Award | Best film | 1996 | Won | |
| Warner Bros. Pictures Award | Best film | 1996 | Won | |
| Wasserman Award | Best cinematography | 1996 | Won | |
| Chicago International Film Festival | 1996 | Finalist | ||
| Academy awards | Student | 1996 | Official entry | |
| T.A.S.H. Media award | Best film | 1996 | Nominated | "...for best promoting the inclusion of people with severe disabilities in all aspects of community life and reaching a national audience." |
Following the DVD release in 2005:
- Featured Guest at the National Down Syndrome Congress Convention (2005)
- Featured Guest at the New York Sprouts International Film Festival (2005)[2][3]
References[edit]
- ↑ The same year, 1996, the Belgian Pascal Duquenne, also with Down syndrome, obtains the Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actor for his role, also leading, in The Eighth Day; This film and Duo: The True Story of a Gifted Child with Down Syndrome are both released in May 1996, a few days apart.
- ↑ A. G. Film Productions (http://duo.agprods.com)
- ↑ Sprouts Film Festival archives (http://www.gosprout.org/film/prog05.htm#sunday Archived 2012-03-15 at the Wayback Machine)
External links[edit]
- The official Duo film site
- Star of Duo Stephane Ginnsz' Official Site
- A. G. Productions
- Duo DVD on Amazon
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