Normetal (1960)
Filmed in the town of Normétal in northern Québec, this short documentary provides a first-hand introduction to life in a frontier mining community where all roads lead to the pithead. Dweller of two worlds, the copper miner's life is one of contrasts. A mile underground are the rock face, the clattering drills, the dust of explosions; above ground, all the familiar activities of a small town. - NFB
Director: Gilles Groulx
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 18 min
Release Date: January 1, 1960
Music: Maurice Blackburn
Cinematography: Michel Brault
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Normetal about?
- Filmed in the town of Normétal in northern Québec, this short documentary provides a first-hand introduction to life in a frontier mining community where all roads lead to the pithead. Dweller of two worlds, the copper miner's life is one of contrasts. A mile underground are the rock face, the clattering drills, the dust of explosions; above ground, all the familiar activities of a small town. - NFB
- Who directed Normetal?
- Normetal was directed by Gilles Groulx.
- How long is Normetal?
- Normetal has a runtime of 18m (18 minutes).
- What genre is Normetal?
- Normetal is a Documentary film.
- Where was Normetal produced?
- Normetal was produced in Canada.