This feature-length documentary is the unrehearsed story of what happened when old-timers from Île-aux-Coudres, a small island in the St. Lawrence River, were persuaded to revive a local whale-catching practice. Through the magic of words and the mystery of the catch, the film uncovers a spirituality rooted in the moon and the rhythm of the tides. More than a documentary, it is a fresco of the myths and legends among the traditional fishing communities of Quebec. In French with English subtitles. This film was made by Pierre Perrault, Michel Brault and Marcel Carrière.
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This feature-length documentary is the unrehearsed story of what happened when old-timers from Île-aux-Coudres, a small island in the St. Lawrence River, were persuaded to revive a local whale-catching practice. Through the magic of words and the mystery of the catch, the film uncovers a spirituality rooted in the moon and the rhythm of the tides. More than a documentary, it is a fresco of the myths and legends among the traditional fishing communities of Quebec. In French with English subtitles.
This film was made by Pierre Perrault, Michel Brault and Marcel Carrière.
This
multi-faceted film can be studied within the context of a number of
disciplines. Its ethnographic aspect can be used around discussions of
community in social studies, or studies in diversity and pluralism. The film
can also be used in geography classes, and can help students consider answers
to the following questions: How does a particular geographical area shape the
population living within it? How does it contribute to defining them? How is a
region's economy tied to its geography?
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Home licence (worldwide); Classroom licence (Canada only)
Pour la suite du monde (English Version)
