On the Sea (1960)
Three communities at the foot of the Charlevoix cliffs, Petite-Rivière, île-aux-Coudres and Les Éboulements, practise the myriad trades of the sea. Its men are sailors, stevedores, longshoremen for the coasting trade. In winter, they becomes caulkers, carpenters and timer-cutters who will build a new vessel if required, or repair, caulk and paint the over 150 wooden schooners that ply the St. Lawrence River.
Director: René Bonnière, Pierre Perrault
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 29 min
Release Date: January 1, 1960
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is On the Sea about?
- Three communities at the foot of the Charlevoix cliffs, Petite-Rivière, île-aux-Coudres and Les Éboulements, practise the myriad trades of the sea. Its men are sailors, stevedores, longshoremen for the coasting trade. In winter, they becomes caulkers, carpenters and timer-cutters who will build a new vessel if required, or repair, caulk and paint the over 150 wooden schooners that ply the St. Lawrence River.
- Who directed On the Sea?
- On the Sea was directed by René Bonnière, Pierre Perrault.
- How long is On the Sea?
- On the Sea has a runtime of 29m (29 minutes).
- What genre is On the Sea?
- On the Sea is a Documentary film.
- Where was On the Sea produced?
- On the Sea was produced in Canada.