''Daddy Goes Ptarmigan Hunting'' (french: Papa à la chasse aux lagopèdes) is a Canadian drama film, directed by
Robert Morin
Robert Morin (born May 20, 1949) is a Canadian film director, screenwriter, and cinematographer. In 2009, he received Governor General's Award in Visual and Media Arts.
Biography
Robert Morin is known for his very personal, dark, and pessimistic ...
and released in 2008. The film stars
François Papineau
François Papineau (born 24 December 1966) is a Canadian actor who worked in stage and the Cinema of Quebec for over 25 years.
Papineau graduated from the National Theatre School of Canada in 1990. He was nominated for the Genie Award for Best ...
as Vincent Lemieux, a wealthy financier on the run after facing
fraud
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charges, who is driving through remote northern
Quebec
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Voir
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'', November 20, 2008. The lead character was based on Vincent Lacroix, the Montreal financier implicated in the Norbourg scandal of 2005.
Morin received two
Jutra Award
The Prix Iris is a Canadian film award, presented annually by Québec Cinéma, which recognizes talent and achievement in the mainly francophone feature film industry in Quebec.Best Director Best Director is the name of an award which is presented by various film, television and theatre organizations, festivals, and people's awards. It may refer to:
Film awards
* AACTA Award for Best Direction
* Academy Award for Best Director
* BA ...
and
Best Cinematography
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Best Actor/Best Actress
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, at the
11th Jutra Awards
The 11th Jutra Awards
The Prix Iris is a Canadian film award, presented annually by Québec Cinéma, which recognizes talent and achievement in the mainly francophone feature film industry in Quebec."Et le Jutra est attribué à..." '' La Presse'', March 28, 2009.