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Fafard

Documentary, 86 minutes

Born into a small French and Metis community in rural Saskatchewan, Joe Fafard rose to become one of Canada’s most enduring and successful artists. Faced with a devastating medical diagnosis, Joe sets out to complete two seminal works; a self portrait and a two-sided portrait of Vincent van Gogh. This highly personal and immersive film by art documentarian Jan Nowina-Zarzycki, depicts the artist at work in his foundry, and as he visits several of his installations across Canada, revealing details about the formative years of his life, his views on humankind and the inspiration behind many of his most famous sculptures.


Produced and Directed by Jan Nowina-Zarzycki

Producer Rob King

Original Music Jack Semple

Songs performed by Michel Lalond

Vocalize by Kaitlyn Semple

Camera & Editing Jan Nowina-Zarzycki

On-line Editing James Kinistino


Interviews:

Friendship
New Career
Saints
Turning Point
Negotiator
Blue Cow

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