Smaragdin
Synopsis
Smaragdin was selected at the Annecy Festival in 1960 and constitutes an astonishing contribution to the history of experimental animation cinema in Quebec and Canada. Carried by a text by Lucile Durand (Louky Bersianik), narrated by a young Marcel Sabourin, this totally independent film, based on mixed techniques including salt animation, was forgotten for sixty years.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean Letarte
- Screenplay & Story
- Louky Bersianik
- Original Title
- Smaragdin
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 15m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean Letarte
Louky Bersianik
Department Leadership Roster
Jean Letarte
Director
Louky Bersianik
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Smaragdin
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Smaragdin about?
Smaragdin was selected at the Annecy Festival in 1960 and constitutes an astonishing contribution to the history of experimental animation cinema in Quebec and Canada. Carried by a text by Lucile Durand (Louky Bersianik), narrated by a young Marcel Sabourin, this totally independent film, based on mixed techniques including salt animation, was forgotten for sixty years.
Who directed Smaragdin?
Smaragdin was directed by Jean Letarte.
Who stars in Smaragdin?
The principal cast of Smaragdin includes Marcel Sabourin.
When was Smaragdin released and how long is it?
Smaragdin was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 15m.