My Father's Studio
L'atelier de mon père
Synopsis
In November 2001, Quebec Painter Edmund Alleyn (1931-2004) agreed to be filmed in his Montreal studio by his daughter, filmmaker Jennifer Alleyn. There, something unexpected happened : an authentic encounter, with no beating around the bush, no mask. From a few existential questions –about life, painting, death- thruth emerged. The artist died of cancer in December 2004 before Jennifer could film him again. After inheriting his studio, she found herself in this sacred space, still imbued with the presence and imagination of her father. Her film is an attempt to prolong the dialogue, to find the missing fragments of her father’s life. Edmund Alleyn was an intense and complex man of integrity who left his mark on Canadian art history.
Release History & Theatrical Window
FIFA 2008 - Montréal
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jennifer Alleyn
- Original Title
- L'atelier de mon père
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Amazone Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jennifer Alleyn
Jeannine Gagné
Department Leadership Roster
Jennifer Alleyn
Director
Jeannine Gagné
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for My Father's Studio.
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Frequently Asked Questions About My Father's Studio
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is My Father's Studio about?
In November 2001, Quebec Painter Edmund Alleyn (1931-2004) agreed to be filmed in his Montreal studio by his daughter, filmmaker Jennifer Alleyn. There, something unexpected happened : an authentic encounter, with no beating around the bush, no mask. From a few existential questions –about life, painting, death- thruth emerged. The artist died of cancer in December 2004 before Jennifer could film him again. After inheriting his studio, she found herself in this sacred space, still imbued with the presence and imagination of her father. Her film is an attempt to prolong the dialogue, to find the missing fragments of her father’s life. Edmund Alleyn was an intense and complex man of integrity who left his mark on Canadian art history.
Who directed My Father's Studio?
My Father's Studio was directed by Jennifer Alleyn.
Who stars in My Father's Studio?
The principal cast of My Father's Studio includes Not specified.
When was My Father's Studio released and how long is it?
My Father's Studio was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.