The Skiff of Renald and Thomas (1980)
Five men work together in a communal effort to build a skiff on Ile-aux-Coudres, an island in the St. Lawrence River. It is built in a traditional fashion, all the more remarkable because no blueprint is used. The film does not merely record a building tradition, it reveals the character of the craftsmen, who are influenced by a pre-industrial way of life underscored by spontaneity and wit.
Director: Bernard Gosselin
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 58 min
Release Date: January 1, 1980
Cast
- Renald Tremblay - Overseer
- Thomas Tremblay
- Raymond Dufour - Carpenter
- Marc Lajoie - Carpenter
- Alexandre Perron - Carpenter
- Éloi Perron - Carpenter
- Laurent Tremblay - Visitor
- Léopold Tremblay - Visitor
- Éloi Perron - Visitor
- Omer Harvey - Visitor
Music: Alain Lamontagne
Cinematography: Jean-Pierre Lachapelle
Editing: Bernard Gosselin
Production: Société Radio-Canada, ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
boatbuilding
More Films by Director: Bernard Gosselin
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Skiff of Renald and Thomas about?
- Five men work together in a communal effort to build a skiff on Ile-aux-Coudres, an island in the St. Lawrence River. It is built in a traditional fashion, all the more remarkable because no blueprint is used. The film does not merely record a building tradition, it reveals the character of the craftsmen, who are influenced by a pre-industrial way of life underscored by spontaneity and wit.
- Who directed The Skiff of Renald and Thomas?
- The Skiff of Renald and Thomas was directed by Bernard Gosselin.
- Who stars in The Skiff of Renald and Thomas?
- The Skiff of Renald and Thomas stars Renald Tremblay, Thomas Tremblay, Raymond Dufour, Marc Lajoie, Alexandre Perron, Éloi Perron.
- How long is The Skiff of Renald and Thomas?
- The Skiff of Renald and Thomas has a runtime of 58m (58 minutes).
- What genre is The Skiff of Renald and Thomas?
- The Skiff of Renald and Thomas is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Skiff of Renald and Thomas produced?
- The Skiff of Renald and Thomas was produced in Canada.