Pascal Plisson
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Pascal Plisson (born 19591) is a French screenwriter, documentary filmmaker, and director, known for his films exploring education, opportunity, and the human spirit.
Pascal Plisson (born 1959) is a French screenwriter, documentary filmmaker, and director, known for his films exploring education, opportunity, and the human spirit. ==Biography== 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. 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 20131 and won the César Award for Best Documentary Film at the 39th César Awards. ==Themes and style== 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== ==Awards and recognition== César Award for Best Documentary Film – *On the Way to School* (2014) Audience Award – Mill Valley Film Festival (2014) Prix Henri-Langlois for Best Documentary INIS Prize – Montreal Children's Film Festival ==External links== Profile at UniFrance ==References==
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