The Paper Man
2021, French. Directed by Tanya Lapointe.
Much like Fred Rogers and Bob Ross in the United States, Claude Lafortune was a staple of French-Canadian television. The beloved children's television host inspired generations of children through his celebration of creativity, inclusivity and diversity. For over five decades, he dedicated his life to transforming mere paper into whimsical sculptures, creatures and film sets. "The Paper Man" reveals the depths of Claude Lafortune's work, as well as his continuing legacy.
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
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- Released
- 11 April 2021
- Original title
- Lafortune en papier
- Country
- Canada
- Written by
- Tanya Lapointe
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The Paper Man runs 80 minutes (1h 20m).
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The Paper Man isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 11 April 2021. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
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Who directed The Paper Man?
The Paper Man (2021) was directed by Tanya Lapointe and stars Claude Lafortune, Jean-François Royal, Marie Eykel.