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:
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.