The Skiff of Renald and Thomas
Five men work together in a communal effort to build a skiff on Ile-aux-Coudres, an island in the St. Lawrence River. It is built in a traditional fashion, all the more remarkable because no blueprint is used. The film does not merely record a building tradition, it reveals the character of the craftsmen, who are influenced by a pre-industrial way of life underscored by spontaneity and wit.
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The Skiff of Renald and Thomas
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 1, 1980
Runtime
0h 58m
Genres
Documentary
Original Title
Le canot à Renald à Thomas
Production Companies
Société Radio-Canada, ONF | NFB
Director
Bernard Gosselin
Description
Five men work together in a communal effort to build a skiff on Ile-aux-Coudres, an island in the St. Lawrence River. It is built in a traditional fashion, all the more remarkable because no blueprint is used. The film does not merely record a building tradition, it reveals the character of the craftsmen, who are influenced by a pre-industrial way of life underscored by spontaneity and wit.
