Louis-Hippolyte Lafontaine
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.
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Louis-Hippolyte Lafontaine
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 1, 1962
Runtime
0h 28m
Genres
History
Original Title
Louis-Hippolyte Lafontaine
Production Companies
ONF | NFB
Director
Pierre Patry
Description
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.
