Sails Lowered and Safe Harbour

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Overview

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.

Details

Status: Released
Release date: June 1, 1983
Original language: French
Spoken languages: French
Countries: Canada
Production: ONF,NFB
Director: Pierre Perrault
Cinematography: Martin Leclerc
Budget: Not recorded
Revenue: Not recorded
IMDb: tt6461342