Éloge du chiac
Synopsis
Set in New Brunswick, "Éloge du chiac" takes the form of an open discussion between a young French-language teacher and her students in Moncton. Through their exchanges, Michel Brault examines the challenges of preserving French in a bilingual region where English predominates, and explores the contested status of Chiac, a local French dialect shaped by centuries of linguistic contact.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michel Brault
- Original Title
- Éloge du chiac
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 27m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michel Brault
Alain Dostie, Michel Brault
Michel Brault
Guy L. Coté
Department Leadership Roster
Michel Brault
Director
Alain Dostie
Director of Photography
Michel Brault
Director of Photography
Michel Brault
Editor
Guy L. Coté
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Éloge du chiac
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What is Éloge du chiac about?
Set in New Brunswick, "Éloge du chiac" takes the form of an open discussion between a young French-language teacher and her students in Moncton. Through their exchanges, Michel Brault examines the challenges of preserving French in a bilingual region where English predominates, and explores the contested status of Chiac, a local French dialect shaped by centuries of linguistic contact.
Who directed Éloge du chiac?
Éloge du chiac was directed by Michel Brault.
Who stars in Éloge du chiac?
The principal cast of Éloge du chiac includes Rosanna Leblanc.
When was Éloge du chiac released and how long is it?
Éloge du chiac was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 27m.