Il était une guerre (1959)

Il était une guerre (1959) poster

We witness the race for marriage of thousands of young people, wanting at all costs to escape conscription, then we are transported to the war factories and we thus witness the difficulties of work in this place. Then it's the Italian campaign in 1943 and, finally, the return to Quebec where readjustment to civilian life proves more difficult than it seems. These events are experienced and told by the voice of a young man.

Director: Louis Portugais
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 94 min
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Cinematography: Georges Dufaux
Editing: Gilles Groulx
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Louis Portugais
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Il était une guerre about?
We witness the race for marriage of thousands of young people, wanting at all costs to escape conscription, then we are transported to the war factories and we thus witness the difficulties of work in this place. Then it's the Italian campaign in 1943 and, finally, the return to Quebec where readjustment to civilian life proves more difficult than it seems. These events are experienced and told by the voice of a young man.
Who directed Il était une guerre?
Il était une guerre was directed by Louis Portugais.
Who stars in Il était une guerre?
Il était une guerre stars Aimé Major, Hélène Loiselle, J. Léo Gagnon, Lucie Poitras, Jean-Claude Robillard, Mariette Duval.
How long is Il était une guerre?
Il était une guerre has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
What genre is Il était une guerre?
Il était une guerre is a Drama film.
Where was Il était une guerre produced?
Il était une guerre was produced in Canada.