Louis-Hippolyte Lafontaine

01/01/1962

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0hr 28min

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History

STORY

This short film offers a glimpse into the life of Louis Hippolyte Lafontaine, the Chief Justice who died prematurely but left French Canada a legacy of political freedom. Shot entirely in Montreal, the film begins on the day of his death, and flashes back to tense moments throughout his life. French with English subtitles.

CAST & CREW

    Cast

  • Jean Coutu
  • Len Birman
  • Jean Gascon

    Directors

  • Pierre Patry
  • Bernard Devlin

INFORMATION

    Production Companies

  • ONF | NFB

    Production Countries

  • Canada

LANGUAGES

  • French