Product Details

• Format: Limited Edition, Collector's Edition, Director's Cut, Widescreen, NTSC, PAL, SECAM
• Subtitles: Spanish, French
• Number of discs: 1
• Rating: Unrated
• Studio: AGProds.com
• Run Time: 45 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B00062N6G2
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #150,261 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
WATCH THE MOVIE TRAILER @ the film site: duo.agprods.com -- Writer/Director Alexandre Ginnsz was a 19-year-old senior student at the NYU Film & TV School when he wrote "Duo", his first film. "Duo" is the moving story of a boy in love with a violinist who sets out to become her accompanist. To lead his film, Alexandre chose a 12-year-old boy with Down syndrome, his brother Stephane, who in 1995 became the first actor with Down syndrome to ever star in a motion picture. Stephane rises to the occasion delivering an astonishing performance cheered by audiences worldwide, and showing everyone that "special" people can be gifted too! Co-starring as the violinist is 12-year-old Eden Riegel, two-time Emmy Award nominee and now the star of the popular TV show "All My Children". The chemistry between Stephane and Eden is pure magic. Duo is an ode to love, innocence, and beauty. It is a treat to your eyes, ears, and soul, a rare gem that will stay in your heart forever. The film was an official entry at the 23rd Film Academy Awards (Student Category), finalist at the 1996 Chicago International Children's Film Festival, winner of the 1996 Martin Scorsese Film Post Production Award, winner of the 1996 Warner Bros Pictures Film Production Award and winner of the 1996 Wasserman Film Award for Best Cinematography. in 1997, Alexandre Ginnsz was also nominated for the TASH Award, "for best promoting the inclusion of people with severe disabilities in all aspects of community life and reaching a national audience". DVD features: Widescreen -- Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround -- French & Spanish subtitles -- Bonus video: Stephane's HS Graduation Ceremony -- TV spot w/ Stephane -- Animated menus, DVD sections featuring stories about the film. "Duo" is now available on DVD (DVD NTSC, DVD PAL, DVD SECAM), on VHS video and even mobile media! Now distributed exclusively by Vendetta Media (www.vendettamedia.com).

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Experience of a Life Time, October 24, 2004

By	Chris T. - See all my reviews

This is one of the most moving films I have ever seen. Stephane Ginnsz (who has Down syndrome) gives a tour de force of a performance, that shifts you from tears to joy and back again. Eden Riegel also gives a stunningly beautiful performance. Both did above and beyond in their roles. The direction is also dead on, along with the script. This film is an experience of a life time.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Movie!, October 16, 2004

By	natashka "Natasha" (USA) - See all my reviews

This film was a real treat! The two young actors, Stephan Ginnsz and Eden Riegel, are amazing. I was especially impressed by Stephan, a 12-year-old actor who has Down syndrome. He gives one of the most subtle, yet powerful performances I have ever seen on screen. The story is really beautiful too, sometimes funny, sometimes deep, always unpredictable, and definitely unforgettable!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing, Ecouraging, Perfect!, March 12, 2006

By	Carol Nielk "Carol Nielk" (TX, USA) - See all my reviews

Amazing film & so encouraging. I have an 8 month old with Down Syndrome. If have been looking for stuff to show some of my kids how great anyone can be as long as they work with their own gifts. This film is perfect.