Sails Lowered and Safe Harbour
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Sails Lowered and Safe Harbour

Pierre Perrault takes Stéphane-Albert Boulais (from 'The Bright Beast', one of his films) to discover Saint-Malo and Jacques Cartier, in preparation for the 450th anniversary of the discovery of Canada (1534-1984). City tour with guide. Examination of Cartier's "Relations" and testimonies from the life of Falklands sailors, in an attempt to reconstruct his journey, his life, his time. Dialogue across the Atlantic between Saint-Malo and Île-aux-Coudres, the discoverer's mooring place. Who was Cartier? Who does it belong to? The discussion is open.

Overview

Release Date
Jun 1, 1983
Original Title
Les voiles bas et en travers
Runtime
0 ms
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Language
fr
Production Companies
ONF | NFB
Production Countries
Canada