Duo (film)


Duo: The True Story of a Gifted Child with Down Syndrome is a 1996 independent film produced and directed by Alexandre Ginnsz, starring his 12-year-old brother Stephane Ginnsz. It is notable for featuring one of the first lead actors with Down syndrome in film history.

Awards

AwardCategoryYearResultNotes
Martin Scorsese AwardBest film1996
Warner Bros. Pictures AwardBest film1996
Wasserman AwardBest cinematography1996
Chicago International Film Festival1996Finalist
Academy awardsStudent1996Official entry
T.A.S.H. Media awardBest film1996"...for best promoting the inclusion of people with severe disabilities in all aspects of community life and reaching a national audience."

Following the DVD release in 2005: