September Five at Saint-Henri (1962)

September Five at Saint-Henri (1962) poster

This short film is a series of vignettes of life in Saint-Henri, a Montreal working-class district, on the first day of school. From dawn to midnight, we take in the neighbourhood’s pulse: a mother fussing over children, a father's enforced idleness, teenage boys clowning, young lovers dallying - the unposed quality of daily life.

Director: Hubert Aquin
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 27 min
Release Date:
Music: Eldon Rathburn
Cinematography: Guy Borremans, Georges Dufaux
Editing: Jacques Godbout, Monique Fortier
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: Français
Original Language: fr

Keywords

canada, quebec, montreal, canada, working class, 1960s

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is September Five at Saint-Henri about?
This short film is a series of vignettes of life in Saint-Henri, a Montreal working-class district, on the first day of school. From dawn to midnight, we take in the neighbourhood’s pulse: a mother fussing over children, a father's enforced idleness, teenage boys clowning, young lovers dallying - the unposed quality of daily life.
Who directed September Five at Saint-Henri?
September Five at Saint-Henri was directed by Hubert Aquin.
How long is September Five at Saint-Henri?
September Five at Saint-Henri has a runtime of 27m (27 minutes).
What genre is September Five at Saint-Henri?
September Five at Saint-Henri is a Documentary film.
Where was September Five at Saint-Henri produced?
September Five at Saint-Henri was produced in Canada.