Louise, an elderly woman, spends her summers in the seaside town of Billigen. When the last train of the season leaves without her, she realizes that she must survive the winter alone. As the tides rise it becomes clear that no one is looking for her, and Louise must adapt not only to the conditions, but also to the solitude. She sets up camp on the shore and finds the companion of an old dog, also forgotten. With beautiful pastel imagery, acclaimed director Jean-Francois Laguionie (who won the Ottawa 78 Grand Prize for his short film, La traversée de l'Atlantique à la rame) weaves together the moving story of how being left behind forces us to confront the things and people we have left behind as well. Louise en Hiver is a poetic and heartwarming examination of the dangers of forgetting.

RATED 14+

OTTAWA INTERNATIONAL ANIMATION FESTIVAL
From September 21-25, 2016 downtown Ottawa will once again be the stage where you can enjoy the world's most cutting-edge, thoughtful, funny and provocative animation films while mingling with many of animation's most celebrated stars, studios and characters. Whether you love classic cartoons, mind-bending experiments, fantastic digital creations, dazzling effects, technical fireworks, thought provoking observations, or pure gut-busting fun, there is something for everyone and anyone at the Ottawa International Animation Festival (OlAF). You won't want to miss this year's exciting line-up of screenings, workshops, panels and parties taking place at the ByTowne Cinema, National Gallery of Canada, Arts Court, Saint Brigid's Centre for the Arts, and the Chateau Laurier. For the full schedule visit http://AnimationFestival.ca

From September 20-24, 2017 downtown Ottawa will once again be the stage where you can enjoy the world's most cutting-edge, thoughtful, funny and provocative animation films while mingling with many of animation's most celebrated stars, studios and characters.

Whether you love classic cartoons, mind-bending experiments, fantastic digital creations, dazzling effects, technical fireworks, thought provoking observations, or pure gut-busting fun, there is something for everyone and anyone at the Ottawa International Animation Festival (OlAF).

For 41 years, the OlAF has attracted film and animation buffs, art lovers and filmmakers from around the globe. You won't want to miss this year's exciting line-up of screenings, workshops, panels and parties taking place at the ByTowne Cinema, National Gallery of Canada, Arts Court, Saint Brigid's Centre for the Arts, and the Chateau Laurier.

Join us for this week long birthday celebration, and as usual, of all things animation!