France on a Pebble

Overview

The 4,000 inhabitants of the archipelago of Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon describe it as a caillou—a tiny rock on which they live, lost in the shadow of Newfoundland. There is something mysterious and inexplicable about this extension of faraway France. In broad strokes, the film paints a picture of this insular population, revealing their history, daily lives and singular character.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 1, 1960

Original language

French

Countries

Canada, St. Pierre and Miquelon

Production

ONF,NFB

Director

Gilles Groulx,Claude Fournier

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

Homepage

Official site

IMDb

tt0902286