Cast

Maurice Richard

Credits

Written by: Michel Brault Gilles Groulx
Cinematography: Michel Brault Gilles Groulx
Editing: Michel Brault Gilles Groulx
Produced by: Louis Portugais

Plot

This short documentary records the celebration and ritual surrounding a snowshoe competition in Sherbrooke in the late 1950s. The film marked the beginning of a new approach to reality in documentary and prefigures the trademark style of the NFB's newly formed French Unit.

Sinekatalog’s take

The Snowshoers (1958) is a Canadian short film directed by Michel Brault. It stars Maurice Richard. It runs 15 minutes. It is listed here for its festival and awards record.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

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Ratings

IMDb: 6.7 / 10 (419 votes)
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