White-Whale Hunters of Anse-Aux-Basques (1960)
On the North Shore of the St. Lawrence, the Otis family hunts for white whales and seals with rusty old rifles in hand-crafted boats. This is the traditional method of the Basque whalers who frequented the coast in the 16th century.
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 White-Whale Hunters of Anse-Aux-Basques about?
- On the North Shore of the St. Lawrence, the Otis family hunts for white whales and seals with rusty old rifles in hand-crafted boats. This is the traditional method of the Basque whalers who frequented the coast in the 16th century.
- Who directed White-Whale Hunters of Anse-Aux-Basques?
- White-Whale Hunters of Anse-Aux-Basques was directed by René Bonnière, Pierre Perrault.
- How long is White-Whale Hunters of Anse-Aux-Basques?
- White-Whale Hunters of Anse-Aux-Basques has a runtime of 29m (29 minutes).
- What genre is White-Whale Hunters of Anse-Aux-Basques?
- White-Whale Hunters of Anse-Aux-Basques is a Documentary film.
- Where was White-Whale Hunters of Anse-Aux-Basques produced?
- White-Whale Hunters of Anse-Aux-Basques was produced in Canada.