The Snowshoers (1958)
This short documentary records the celebration and ritual surrounding a snowshoe competition in Sherbrooke in the late 1950s. The film marked the beginning of a new approach to reality in documentary and prefigures the trademark style of the NFB's newly formed French Unit. Today, "Les raquetteurs" is considered a precursor to the birth of direct cinema.
Director: Michel Brault, Gilles Groulx
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 15 min
Release Date: February 1, 1958
Cast
- Maurice Richard - Himself (uncredited)
Cinematography: Michel Brault, Gilles Groulx
Editing: Michel Brault, Gilles Groulx
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
competition, quebec, winter games, winter activities, short film
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Snowshoers about?
- This short documentary records the celebration and ritual surrounding a snowshoe competition in Sherbrooke in the late 1950s. The film marked the beginning of a new approach to reality in documentary and prefigures the trademark style of the NFB's newly formed French Unit. Today, "Les raquetteurs" is considered a precursor to the birth of direct cinema.
- Who directed The Snowshoers?
- The Snowshoers was directed by Michel Brault, Gilles Groulx.
- Who stars in The Snowshoers?
- The Snowshoers stars Maurice Richard.
- How long is The Snowshoers?
- The Snowshoers has a runtime of 15m (15 minutes).
- What genre is The Snowshoers?
- The Snowshoers is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Snowshoers produced?
- The Snowshoers was produced in Canada.