Le reel du pendu (1972)
Feature-length documentary filmed in three locations as far apart as possible: Louisiana, Acadia and Quebec, but where Le reel du pendu is played – a musical piece performed on the violin, harmonica and guitar or the accordion for over two hundred years. Through this improvised music of a death row inmate, the spectator is invited to discover for himself “the sound of the French in America”.
Director: André Gladu
Genre: Documentary, Music
Runtime: 57 min
Release Date: January 1, 1972
Cast
- Isom Fontenot - harmonica
- Dennis McGhee - violin
- S.D Courville - violin
- Alphonse "Bois Sec" Ardoin - accordionist
- Majorique Duguay - singer
- André Savoie - violin
- Gilbert Mallet
Cinematography: Alain Dostie, Thomas Vamos
Editing: Pierre Lemelin
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: Français
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: André Gladu
More Films in Genre: Documentary, Music
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Le reel du pendu about?
- Feature-length documentary filmed in three locations as far apart as possible: Louisiana, Acadia and Quebec, but where Le reel du pendu is played – a musical piece performed on the violin, harmonica and guitar or the accordion for over two hundred years. Through this improvised music of a death row inmate, the spectator is invited to discover for himself “the sound of the French in America”.
- Who directed Le reel du pendu?
- Le reel du pendu was directed by André Gladu.
- Who stars in Le reel du pendu?
- Le reel du pendu stars Isom Fontenot, Dennis McGhee, S.D Courville, Alphonse "Bois Sec" Ardoin, Majorique Duguay, André Savoie.
- How long is Le reel du pendu?
- Le reel du pendu has a runtime of 57m (57 minutes).
- What genre is Le reel du pendu?
- Le reel du pendu is a Documentary, Music film.
- Where was Le reel du pendu produced?
- Le reel du pendu was produced in Canada.