Invisible Essence: The Little Prince
Catalogue Number: BLUE17
Producer: Blue Ice Docs Fund Inc.
Subject: Arts, Documentary, English, Literature, Media and Communications, Philosophy, Psychology
Language: English
Grade Level: 9 - 12, Post Secondary, Adult
Country Of Origin: Canada
Copyright Year: 2018
Running Time: 91:05
Invisible Essence: The Little Prince explores the enduring impact of Antoine de Saint‑Exupéry’s beloved book, weaving insights from the author’s life with reflections from artists, writers, and scholars. Through a contemporary lens—including a blind Pakistani‑Canadian child discovering the story for the first time—the film examines how The Little Prince continues to shape ideas of humanity, imagination, and what truly matters. Although a fable, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s transcendent story suggests an ethical philosophy about life in its own way, a code of respect for humanity. Directed by Charles Officer a Canadian film and television director, writer, and actor.
Nominated, 2020 Canadian Screen Award - Best Feature Length Documentary
Nominated, 2020 Canadian Screen Award - Best Editing in a Documentary
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