Il était une guerre
Synopsis
We witness the race for marriage of thousands of young people, wanting at all costs to escape conscription, then we are transported to the war factories and we thus witness the difficulties of work in this place. Then it's the Italian campaign in 1943 and, finally, the return to Quebec where readjustment to civilian life proves more difficult than it seems. These events are experienced and told by the voice of a young man.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Aimé Major
Marcel
Hélène Loiselle
Monique épouse de Marcel
J. Léo Gagnon
Père de Marcel
Lucie Poitras
Mère de Marcel
Jean-Claude Robillard
Roger frère de Marcel
Mariette Duval
Ginette Letondal
Paul Berval
Camarade de Marcel
Victor Désy
Beau-frère de Marcel
René Caron
Capitaine
Yvon Leroux
Ouvrier
Jacques Bilodeau
Camille Fournier
Benoît Girard
Guy L'Écuyer
Réal, le soldat paniqué
Robert Rivard
Lionel Villeneuve
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Louis Portugais
- Screenplay & Story
- Réginald Boisvert
- Original Title
- Il était une guerre
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Louis Portugais
Réginald Boisvert
Georges Dufaux
Gilles Groulx
Department Leadership Roster
Réginald Boisvert
Writer
Gilles Groulx
Editor
Georges Dufaux
Director of Photography
Louis Portugais
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Il était une guerre
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Il était une guerre about?
We witness the race for marriage of thousands of young people, wanting at all costs to escape conscription, then we are transported to the war factories and we thus witness the difficulties of work in this place. Then it's the Italian campaign in 1943 and, finally, the return to Quebec where readjustment to civilian life proves more difficult than it seems. These events are experienced and told by the voice of a young man.
Who directed Il était une guerre?
Il était une guerre was directed by Louis Portugais.
Who stars in Il était une guerre?
The principal cast of Il était une guerre includes Aimé Major, Hélène Loiselle, J. Léo Gagnon, Lucie Poitras, Jean-Claude Robillard.
When was Il était une guerre released and how long is it?
Il était une guerre was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.