Rendezvous Canada, 1606 (1988)
The dramatic story of two youths--one French and one Indigenous--who share a pivotal time in Canada's history: the first contact between European and First Nations peoples.
Director: Joan Henson
Genre: History
Runtime: 29 min
Release Date: January 1, 1988
Cast
- Jason Nicholas - Andashee
- James Antone - Ochasteguin
- Robert Spence - Iroquet
- Emily Nicholas - Grandmother
- Gérald Cormier - Charles de Biencourt de Saint-Just
- Jean Douglas Comeau - Jean de Biencourt de Poutrincourt et de Saint-Just
- Wayne Melaçon - Samuel de Champlain
- Richard McEwen - Membertou
- Kennetch Charlette - Andashee (voice)
- Phil Comeau - Biencourt (voice)
Screenplay
Music: Chris Crilly
Cinematography: David De Volpi
Editing: Rita Roy
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: English, Français
Original Language: en
Keywords
canada, nova scotia, canada, canadian history, historical reenactment, first settlers, acadians, acadia, french canadian, settler colonialism
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Rendezvous Canada, 1606 about?
- The dramatic story of two youths--one French and one Indigenous--who share a pivotal time in Canada's history: the first contact between European and First Nations peoples.
- Who directed Rendezvous Canada, 1606?
- Rendezvous Canada, 1606 was directed by Joan Henson.
- Who stars in Rendezvous Canada, 1606?
- Rendezvous Canada, 1606 stars Jason Nicholas, James Antone, Robert Spence, Emily Nicholas, Gérald Cormier, Jean Douglas Comeau.
- How long is Rendezvous Canada, 1606?
- Rendezvous Canada, 1606 has a runtime of 29m (29 minutes).
- What genre is Rendezvous Canada, 1606?
- Rendezvous Canada, 1606 is a History film.
- Where was Rendezvous Canada, 1606 produced?
- Rendezvous Canada, 1606 was produced in Canada.