Statement from Prime Minister Stephen Harper on Oscar win for Canadian film

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26 February 2007
Ottawa, OntarioPrime Minister Stephen Harper today released the following statement on last night’s Oscar win for Canadian filmmaker Torill Kove:
“I am sure that all Canadians join me in congratulating Torill Kove, who last night accepted the Oscar for the best animated short film at the 79th annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles. Her film, The Danish Poet, was co-produced by the National Film Board (NFB) and Mikrofilm of Norway.
“This is the 12th Academy Award for the NFB, and provides another reason for Canadians to feel pride at the accomplishments of those involved in our film industry.
“The film was directed and written by Ms. Kove, who was born in Norway but now lives in Montreal.
“I enjoyed meeting Ms. Kove a few weeks ago and personally discussing her accomplishments – this film in particular. The Danish Poet, which also recently won Canada’s Genie Award, marked Ms. Kove’s second nomination for an Oscar.
“Whether it is acting, directing, writing or in the hundreds of other jobs associated with the film industry, a growing number of Canadians, such as Ms. Kove, continue to shine on the global stage and provide entertainment for millions of people around the world. They do our country proud.”

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