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Louis-Joseph Papineau: The Demi-God

1961 26 min
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This short drama is a portrait of Quebec lawyer and politician Louis-Joseph Papineau (1786-1871). A proud, defiant man, skillful in parliamentary debate, and Speaker of the Lower House, his heart was with the people being pillaged by the business elite. When legislation became the instrument of private advantage, Papineau brought government to a standstill.

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Louis-Joseph Papineau: The Demi-God
  • The History Makers
    The History Makers
    1959 - 1964 3 editions
    From the most intrepid explorers to the fathers of Confederation, this series of 17 half-hour episodes tells the compelling early history of our great country.

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This short drama is a portrait of Quebec lawyer and politician Louis-Joseph Papineau (1786-1871). A proud, defiant man, skillful in parliamentary debate, and Speaker of the Lower House, his heart was with the people being pillaged by the business elite. When legislation became the instrument of private advantage, Papineau brought government to a standstill.
  • director
    Louis-Georges Carrier
  • producer
    Julian Biggs
  • executive producer
    Guy Glover
  • script
    Guy Dufresne
  • photography
    Georges Dufaux
  • sound
    Joseph Champagne
  • editing
    David Mayerovitch
  • sound editing
    Pierre Lemelin
  • re-recording
    Ron Alexander
  • music
    Joan Edward
  • cast
    Pierre Boucher
    Jean Duceppe
    Yvon Dufour
    Jean Gascon
    Jean Lajeunesse
    Jean-Louis Paris
    Denise Provost
    Guy Provost
    Mia Riddez
    Louis Tuverne

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Consider the title of the film; what is its significance? Is this an accurate representation of him? Describe the perspectives that are held of Upper and Lower Canada during the time this film was set. Religion is a significant theme in this film. Research the role of Roman Catholicism in Quebec and comment on its role in French Canadian culture. What roles do social and economic issues have in the politics of this time? Research the legacy of Papineau in Quebec. Explain whether this makes the title of the film fitting.

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