Cesar's Bark Canoe (1971)

Cesar's Bark Canoe (1971) poster

"This documentary depicts a canoe being built in the traditional manner. Cesar Newashish, a 67-year-old Attikamek of the Manawan Reserve North of Montréal, uses only birchbark, cedar splints, spruce roots, and gum. With a sure hand he works methodically to fashion a craft unsurpassed in function or beauty of design. Building a canoe solely from the materials that the forest provides may become a lost art, even among the Native Peoples whose traditional craft it is. The film is free of spoken commentary but text appears on the screen in Cree, French, and English." - Anthology Film Archives

Director: Bernard Gosselin
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 57 min
Release Date:

Cast

Music: Maurice Blackburn
Cinematography: Bernard Gosselin
Editing: Monique Fortier
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Original Language: fr

Keywords

quebec direct cinema

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More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cesar's Bark Canoe about?
"This documentary depicts a canoe being built in the traditional manner. Cesar Newashish, a 67-year-old Attikamek of the Manawan Reserve North of Montréal, uses only birchbark, cedar splints, spruce roots, and gum. With a sure hand he works methodically to fashion a craft unsurpassed in function or beauty of design. Building a canoe solely from the materials that the forest provides may become a lost art, even among the Native Peoples whose traditional craft it is. The film is free of spoken commentary but text appears on the screen in Cree, French, and English." - Anthology Film Archives
Who directed Cesar's Bark Canoe?
Cesar's Bark Canoe was directed by Bernard Gosselin.
Who stars in Cesar's Bark Canoe?
Cesar's Bark Canoe stars César Newashish.
How long is Cesar's Bark Canoe?
Cesar's Bark Canoe has a runtime of 57m (57 minutes).
What genre is Cesar's Bark Canoe?
Cesar's Bark Canoe is a Documentary film.
Where was Cesar's Bark Canoe produced?
Cesar's Bark Canoe was produced in Canada.