The Snowshoers
Les raquetteurs
Synopsis
This short documentary records the celebration and ritual surrounding a snowshoe competition in Sherbrooke in the late 1950s. The film marked the beginning of a new approach to reality in documentary and prefigures the trademark style of the NFB's newly formed French Unit. Today, "Les raquetteurs" is considered a precursor to the birth of direct cinema.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michel Brault, Gilles Groulx
- Original Title
- Les raquetteurs
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 15m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michel Brault, Gilles Groulx
Michel Brault, Gilles Groulx
Michel Brault, Gilles Groulx
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Michel Brault
Director
Gilles Groulx
Director
Michel Brault
Editor
Gilles Groulx
Editor
Michel Brault
Director of Photography
Gilles Groulx
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What is The Snowshoers about?
This short documentary records the celebration and ritual surrounding a snowshoe competition in Sherbrooke in the late 1950s. The film marked the beginning of a new approach to reality in documentary and prefigures the trademark style of the NFB's newly formed French Unit. Today, "Les raquetteurs" is considered a precursor to the birth of direct cinema.
Who directed The Snowshoers?
The Snowshoers was directed by Michel Brault, Gilles Groulx.
Who stars in The Snowshoers?
The principal cast of The Snowshoers includes Maurice Richard.
When was The Snowshoers released and how long is it?
The Snowshoers was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 15m.