Dive into Documentaries: Pour la suite du monde Of whales, the moon and men

Dive into Documentaries: Pour la suite du monde Of whales, the moon and men

Made in 1963, this cinema verite film captures the traditional whaling practiced by small Quebec communities along the St. Lawrence.

By The Toronto Reference Library

Date and time

Thursday, May 23 · 2 - 4pm EDT

Location

Toronto Public Library - Toronto Reference Library

789 Yonge Street Toronto, ON M4W 2G8 Canada

About this event

  • 2 hours

This is an unrehearsed recreation of old-time whaling practice on the Île-aux-Coudres, a small island in the St. Lawrence River. Whalers used the magic of words and the mystery of the catch, incorporating a spirituality rooted in the moon and the rhythm of the tides. It is a highly regarded cinéma vérité capturing the myths and legends of the traditional fishing communities of Quebec. In French with English subtitles. Made in 1963 by Pierre Perrault, Michel Brault and Marcel Carrière. 3rd floor, Hinton theatre.

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