Pascal Plisson
Pascal Plisson (born 1959) is a French screenwriter, documentary filmmaker, and director, known for his films exploring education, opportunity, and the human spirit.
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Pascal Plisson (born 1959) is a French screenwriter, documentary filmmaker, and director, known for his films exploring education, opportunity, and the human spirit.
Biography
[edit]Pascal Plisson was born in 1959 in Paris, France. A self-taught filmmaker, he left formal schooling at the age of 15 and began traveling across the Americas. He began his career in 1984, creating television documentaries and sports reports, particularly on polo, for international networks including National Geographic and BBC.[1]
He later focused on human-centered stories with a global outlook. His breakout documentary Sur le chemin de l'école (On the Way to School) was released in 2013 and won the César Award for Best Documentary Film at the 39th César Awards.[2]
Themes and style
[edit]Plisson is known for exploring global inequality through the lens of education, youth, perseverance, and cultural identity. His works often blend emotional narratives with observational documentary techniques.
Filmography
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| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2003 | Masai, les guerriers de la pluie | Director, Writer | Fictional film based on Maasai oral legends |
| 2005 | Les Mystères de Clipperton | Director | Documentary on the Clipperton Island expedition |
| 2009 | J’ai vu changer la Terre (episode) | Director | TV documentary series |
| 2013 | Sur le chemin de l'école (On the Way to School) | Director, Writer | Won César Award for Best Documentary[2] |
| 2015 | Le Grand Jour (The Big Day) | Director, Writer | Follows children preparing for life-changing events |
| 2020 | Gogo | Director, Writer | Story of the oldest student in Kenya pursuing education at age 94 |
| 2023 | We Have a Dream | Director, Writer | Features children with disabilities around the world pursuing extraordinary goals |
Awards and recognition
[edit]- César Award for Best Documentary Film – *On the Way to School* (2014)[2]
- Audience Award – Mill Valley Film Festival (2014)
- Prix Henri-Langlois for Best Documentary
- INIS Prize – Montreal Children's Film Festival
External links
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Pascal Plisson". UniFrance. Retrieved 13 July 2025.
- ^ a b c Kenigsberg, Ben (5 February 2015). "'On the Way to School,' a Documentary by Pascal Plisson". The New York Times. Retrieved 13 July 2025.
