Live Before the Letter (2006)

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Thanks to the development of techniques and the adventurous spirit of pioneering filmmakers, among whom Michel Brault occupies a central place, a new way of making cinema was born at the turn of the 1950s and 1960s. This film relevantly retraces the history of a collective movement which revolutionized production and filming methods in Quebec and the world.

Director: Denys Desjardins
Genre: Documentary
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Editing: Vincent Guignard
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: Français
Original Language: fr

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More Films by Director: Denys Desjardins
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Live Before the Letter about?
Thanks to the development of techniques and the adventurous spirit of pioneering filmmakers, among whom Michel Brault occupies a central place, a new way of making cinema was born at the turn of the 1950s and 1960s. This film relevantly retraces the history of a collective movement which revolutionized production and filming methods in Quebec and the world.
Who directed Live Before the Letter?
Live Before the Letter was directed by Denys Desjardins.
Who stars in Live Before the Letter?
Live Before the Letter stars Michel Brault, Denys Arcand, Roger Blais, Marcel Carrière, Claude Fournier, Fernand Dansereau.
What genre is Live Before the Letter?
Live Before the Letter is a Documentary film.
Where was Live Before the Letter produced?
Live Before the Letter was produced in Canada.