The Great Invasion (2012)
The film looks at the impact of over-development in historic towns in Quebec’s picturesque Laurentian mountains. As big box stores and large retailers drive local merchants out of business, and foreign developers buy up huge tracts of land for resorts, local residents’ property taxes are skyrocketing. While the locals organize against expropriation by taxation, an internationally-known artist, René Derouin, adds his creative energy to protect the heritage of “Les pays d’en haut” from The Great Invasion.
Director: Martin Frigon
Genre: Documentary
Release Date: April 29, 2012
Cast
Production: Productions Multi-Monde
Country: Canada
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
quebec, real state speculation
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Great Invasion about?
- The film looks at the impact of over-development in historic towns in Quebec’s picturesque Laurentian mountains. As big box stores and large retailers drive local merchants out of business, and foreign developers buy up huge tracts of land for resorts, local residents’ property taxes are skyrocketing. While the locals organize against expropriation by taxation, an internationally-known artist, René Derouin, adds his creative energy to protect the heritage of “Les pays d’en haut” from The Great Invasion.
- Who directed The Great Invasion?
- The Great Invasion was directed by Martin Frigon.
- Who stars in The Great Invasion?
- The Great Invasion stars René Derouin, Jacques Dufresne, Pierre Thibault, Pierre-Yves Guay, Judith Larain, François Doyon.
- What genre is The Great Invasion?
- The Great Invasion is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Great Invasion produced?
- The Great Invasion was produced in Canada.