The Snowshoers (1958)

01/01/1958 (CA) • Documentary • 15m

Overview

This short documentary records the celebration and ritual surrounding a snowshoe competition in Sherbrooke in the late 1950s. The film marked the beginning of a new approach to reality in documentary and prefigures the trademark style of the NFB's newly formed French Unit. Today, Les raquetteurs is considered a precursor to the birth of direct cinema.

The Snowshoers (1958)

01/01/1958 (CA) • 15m

Documentary

Overview

This short documentary records the celebration and ritual surrounding a snowshoe competition in Sherbrooke in the late 1950s. The film marked the beginning of a new approach to reality in documentary and prefigures the trademark style of the NFB's newly formed French Unit. Today, Les raquetteurs is considered a precursor to the birth of direct cinema.

Top Billed Cast

Maurice Richard

Himself (uncredited)

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Status

Released

Original Language

French

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

competition

quebec

winter games

winter activities

short film

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