The Wind-Swept Isles (1953)
This is a story of men against the sea. On the edge of the great sea lanes in the Gulf of St. Lawrence lies a tiny archipelago which is gradually shrinking from the ceaseless nibbling of the tides. Here, on the Magdalen Islands, live 10 000 sturdy fisherfolk, descended from fifteen Acadian families who, two hundred years ago, fled the threat of deportation. The film portrays the frugal but independent existence of these people and their relentless struggle to wrest a livelihood from a sea which reaches almost to their doors.
Director: Jean Palardy
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 10 min
Release Date: January 1, 1953
Cast
- jean sarrazin - Narrator
Screenplay
Music: Eldon Rathburn
Editing: Victor Jobin
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Jean Palardy
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Wind-Swept Isles about?
- This is a story of men against the sea. On the edge of the great sea lanes in the Gulf of St. Lawrence lies a tiny archipelago which is gradually shrinking from the ceaseless nibbling of the tides. Here, on the Magdalen Islands, live 10 000 sturdy fisherfolk, descended from fifteen Acadian families who, two hundred years ago, fled the threat of deportation. The film portrays the frugal but independent existence of these people and their relentless struggle to wrest a livelihood from a sea which reaches almost to their doors.
- Who directed The Wind-Swept Isles?
- The Wind-Swept Isles was directed by Jean Palardy.
- Who stars in The Wind-Swept Isles?
- The Wind-Swept Isles stars jean sarrazin.
- How long is The Wind-Swept Isles?
- The Wind-Swept Isles has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).
- What genre is The Wind-Swept Isles?
- The Wind-Swept Isles is a Documentary film.