Louis-Joseph Papineau: The Demi-God (1961)
This short drama is a portrait of Quebec lawyer and politician Louis-Joseph Papineau (1786-1871). A proud, defiant man, skillful in parliamentary debate, and Speaker of the Lower House, his heart was with the people being pillaged by the business elite. When legislation became the instrument of private advantage, Papineau brought government to a standstill. - NFB
Director: Louis-Georges Carrier
Runtime: 25 min
Release Date: January 1, 1961
Cast
- Guy Provost - Louis-Joseph Papineau
- Denise Provost - Henriette Marett Bedard
- Jean-Louis Paris - Elzear Bedard
- Yvon Dufour - James Finley
- Jean Duceppe - Louis Bourdages
- Pierre Boucher - Louis Hippolyte Lafontaine
- Jean Lajeunesse - Robert Rodier
- Jean Gascon - Lord Aylmer
- Mia Riddez-Morisset - Madame LaRue
- Louis Tuverne - Messenger
Screenplay
Music: Joan Edward
Cinematography: Georges Dufaux
Editing: David Mayerovitch
Production: ONF | NFB
Language: English, Français
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Louis-Georges Carrier
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Louis-Joseph Papineau: The Demi-God about?
- This short drama is a portrait of Quebec lawyer and politician Louis-Joseph Papineau (1786-1871). A proud, defiant man, skillful in parliamentary debate, and Speaker of the Lower House, his heart was with the people being pillaged by the business elite. When legislation became the instrument of private advantage, Papineau brought government to a standstill. - NFB
- Who directed Louis-Joseph Papineau: The Demi-God?
- Louis-Joseph Papineau: The Demi-God was directed by Louis-Georges Carrier.
- Who stars in Louis-Joseph Papineau: The Demi-God?
- Louis-Joseph Papineau: The Demi-God stars Guy Provost, Denise Provost, Jean-Louis Paris, Yvon Dufour, Jean Duceppe, Pierre Boucher.
- How long is Louis-Joseph Papineau: The Demi-God?
- Louis-Joseph Papineau: The Demi-God has a runtime of 25m (25 minutes).