The Taste for Flour (1977)

This documentary is about the Montagnais from Saint-Augustin et de La Romaine Indian reserve, in the region of the Côte-Nord in Quebec. Perrault approach those First Nations Citizens in order to discover that even if in our traditional occidental thinking and culture we consider ourselves superior to them, we still have a lot to learn from their traditions and ancestral way of living. Through a warm, human and respectful gaze, Perrault looks at the repercussions of European civilization's influence on Aboriginal culture, exploring the imagination and the codes of Native from Canada. The result, contradictory yet profound, was especially striking thanks to the sublime images captured by Gosselin within close relations with the Cinéma-Direct tradition in witch Perraut is one if not the greatest ambassador in the world.

Director: Pierre Perrault
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 108 min
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Cinematography: Bernard Gosselin
Editing: Monique Fortier
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Taste for Flour about?
This documentary is about the Montagnais from Saint-Augustin et de La Romaine Indian reserve, in the region of the Côte-Nord in Quebec. Perrault approach those First Nations Citizens in order to discover that even if in our traditional occidental thinking and culture we consider ourselves superior to them, we still have a lot to learn from their traditions and ancestral way of living. Through a warm, human and respectful gaze, Perrault looks at the repercussions of European civilization's influence on Aboriginal culture, exploring the imagination and the codes of Native from Canada. The result, contradictory yet profound, was especially striking thanks to the sublime images captured by Gosselin within close relations with the Cinéma-Direct tradition in witch Perraut is one if not the greatest ambassador in the world.
Who directed The Taste for Flour?
The Taste for Flour was directed by Pierre Perrault.
How long is The Taste for Flour?
The Taste for Flour has a runtime of 1h 48m (108 minutes).
What genre is The Taste for Flour?
The Taste for Flour is a Documentary film.
Where was The Taste for Flour produced?
The Taste for Flour was produced in Canada.