Acadia Acadia?!? (1971)
In the late 1960s, with the triumph of bilingualism and biculturalism, New Brunswick's Université de Moncton became the setting for the awakening of Acadian nationalism after centuries of defeatism and resignation. Although 40% of the province's population spoke French, they had been unable to make their voices heard. The movement started with students-sit-ins, demonstrations against Parliament, run-ins with the police - and soon spread to a majority of Acadians. The film captures the behind-the-scenes action and the students' determination to bring about change. An invaluable document of the rebirth of a people.
Director: Michel Brault, Pierre Perrault
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 118 min
Release Date: May 12, 1971
Cast
- Michel Blanchard - Self - Student
- Régis Brown - Self - Student
- Jean Cormier - Self - Student
- Irène Doiron - Self - Student
- Bernard Gauvin - Self - Student
- Blondine Maurice - Self - Student
Music: Valère Blais, Majorique Duguay
Editing: Monique Fortier
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: English, Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
education, university, minority, acadians, acadia
More Films by Director: Michel Brault, Pierre Perrault
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Acadia Acadia?!? about?
- In the late 1960s, with the triumph of bilingualism and biculturalism, New Brunswick's Université de Moncton became the setting for the awakening of Acadian nationalism after centuries of defeatism and resignation. Although 40% of the province's population spoke French, they had been unable to make their voices heard. The movement started with students-sit-ins, demonstrations against Parliament, run-ins with the police - and soon spread to a majority of Acadians. The film captures the behind-the-scenes action and the students' determination to bring about change. An invaluable document of the rebirth of a people.
- Who directed Acadia Acadia?!??
- Acadia Acadia?!? was directed by Michel Brault, Pierre Perrault.
- Who stars in Acadia Acadia?!??
- Acadia Acadia?!? stars Michel Blanchard, Régis Brown, Jean Cormier, Irène Doiron, Bernard Gauvin, Blondine Maurice.
- How long is Acadia Acadia?!??
- Acadia Acadia?!? has a runtime of 1h 58m (118 minutes).
- What genre is Acadia Acadia?!??
- Acadia Acadia?!? is a Documentary film.
- Where was Acadia Acadia?!? produced?
- Acadia Acadia?!? was produced in Canada.