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Invisible Essence: The Little Prince

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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


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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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