Windigo (1994)
Native Americans clash with the Canadian government as they struggle for independence in this factual Canadian drama set in Quebec during the summer of 1990. Eddie Laroche, a rebellious native leader spawned a national crises when he and his supporters declared the independence of Aki territory in a far-flung area of northern Quebec. He refused to negotiate without the presences of television cameras to record his people's plight. Jean Fontaine was the reporter assigned to the story and much of the film is told from his viewpoint. To reach Laroche's land, negotiators, government officials, and the film crew had to travel by boat. Fontaine is initially cynical and reluctant to do the story, but after he spends time on the boat interviewing it's passengers, his cynicism has dissolves and he realizes he is faced with the presentations of a terribly complex situation. His dilemma provides a main focus for the film.
Cast
- Donald Morin - Eddy Laroche
- Guy Nadon - Jean Fontaine
- Nathalie Coupal - Christine Bastien
- Michel Laperrière - Yves St-Hilaire
- Yvon Leroux - Rogatien Côté
- Richard Kistabish - Conrad Volant
- Paul Berval - Odilas (Dilas) Paquette
- Serge Houde - Freddy Hook
- Hugo Dubé - Agent à l'embuscade
Screenplay
- Joseph Conrad (Novel)
- Robert Morin (Screenplay)
Keywords
found footage
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Windigo about?
- Native Americans clash with the Canadian government as they struggle for independence in this factual Canadian drama set in Quebec during the summer of 1990. Eddie Laroche, a rebellious native leader spawned a national crises when he and his supporters declared the independence of Aki territory in a far-flung area of northern Quebec. He refused to negotiate without the presences of television cameras to record his people's plight. Jean Fontaine was the reporter assigned to the story and much of the film is told from his viewpoint. To reach Laroche's land, negotiators, government officials, and the film crew had to travel by boat. Fontaine is initially cynical and reluctant to do the story, but after he spends time on the boat interviewing it's passengers, his cynicism has dissolves and he realizes he is faced with the presentations of a terribly complex situation. His dilemma provides a main focus for the film.
- Who directed Windigo?
- Windigo was directed by Robert Morin.
- Who stars in Windigo?
- Windigo stars Donald Morin, Guy Nadon, Nathalie Coupal, Michel Laperrière, Yvon Leroux, Richard Kistabish.
- How long is Windigo?
- Windigo has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
- What genre is Windigo?
- Windigo is a Drama film.
- Where was Windigo produced?
- Windigo was produced in Canada.