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Pierre Patry

Louis-Hippolyte Lafontaine

  • History
RELEASE

1962-01-01

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LENGTH

28 min

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.