Beluga Days (1968)
From the lower St. Lawrence, a picture of whale hunting that looks more like a round-up, with a corral, whale-boys and all. In 1534, when he stopped at the island he named l'Île-aux-Coudres, Jacques Cartier saw how the Indians captured the little white beluga whales by setting a fence of saplings into off-shore mud. In the film, the islanders show that the old method still works, thanks to the trusting 'sea-pigs,' the same old tide, and a little magic.
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 15 min
Release Date: January 1, 1968
Cast
- Alexis Tremblay - Self (uncredited)
- Louis Harvey - Self (uncredited)
- Léopold Tremblay - Self (uncredited)
Cinematography: Michel Brault, Bernard Gosselin
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
quebec, beluga whale
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Beluga Days about?
- From the lower St. Lawrence, a picture of whale hunting that looks more like a round-up, with a corral, whale-boys and all. In 1534, when he stopped at the island he named l'Île-aux-Coudres, Jacques Cartier saw how the Indians captured the little white beluga whales by setting a fence of saplings into off-shore mud. In the film, the islanders show that the old method still works, thanks to the trusting 'sea-pigs,' the same old tide, and a little magic.
- Who directed Beluga Days?
- Beluga Days was directed by Bernard Gosselin, Pierre Perrault, Michel Brault.
- Who stars in Beluga Days?
- Beluga Days stars Alexis Tremblay, Louis Harvey, Léopold Tremblay.
- How long is Beluga Days?
- Beluga Days has a runtime of 15m (15 minutes).
- What genre is Beluga Days?
- Beluga Days is a Documentary film.
- Where was Beluga Days produced?
- Beluga Days was produced in Canada.