Canadian Diamonds (1960)

When Cartier wintered at Cap Rouge near Québec City in 1641, he claimed to have detected diamonds in the surrounding hills. Was he so very wrong? Three centuries later, 15,000 men have come to excavate the iron mountains of the Canadian tundra where the rust of those diamonds still sparkles.

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 Canadian Diamonds about?
When Cartier wintered at Cap Rouge near Québec City in 1641, he claimed to have detected diamonds in the surrounding hills. Was he so very wrong? Three centuries later, 15,000 men have come to excavate the iron mountains of the Canadian tundra where the rust of those diamonds still sparkles.
Who directed Canadian Diamonds?
Canadian Diamonds was directed by René Bonnière, Pierre Perrault.
How long is Canadian Diamonds?
Canadian Diamonds has a runtime of 29m (29 minutes).
What genre is Canadian Diamonds?
Canadian Diamonds is a Documentary film.
Where was Canadian Diamonds produced?
Canadian Diamonds was produced in Canada.