Morning on the Lièvre
Synopsis
This short film offers a picturesque tour through the maple-wooded hills alongside Québec's Lièvre River in autumn to the accompaniment of acclaimed poet Archibald Lampman’s poem Morning on the Lièvre. Trees are ablaze with colour, and their splendor is reflected in the mirrored surfaces of the water, offering a glimpse of the landscape Lampman knew so well through the poet’s eyes and words. Lampman’s poem is read by broadcaster and poet George Whalley, with accompanying score by composer Eldon Rathburn.
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- Director
- David Bairstow
- Original Score
- Eldon Rathburn
- Original Title
- Morning on the Lièvre
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 13m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Bairstow
Eldon Rathburn
Grant Crabtree
David Bairstow
Guy Glover, David Bairstow
Department Leadership Roster
David Bairstow
Producer
David Bairstow
Director
David Bairstow
Editor
Grant Crabtree
Director of Photography
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Official cinematic photography and background stills for Morning on the Lièvre.
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What is Morning on the Lièvre about?
This short film offers a picturesque tour through the maple-wooded hills alongside Québec's Lièvre River in autumn to the accompaniment of acclaimed poet Archibald Lampman’s poem Morning on the Lièvre. Trees are ablaze with colour, and their splendor is reflected in the mirrored surfaces of the water, offering a glimpse of the landscape Lampman knew so well through the poet’s eyes and words. Lampman’s poem is read by broadcaster and poet George Whalley, with accompanying score by composer Eldon Rathburn.
Who directed Morning on the Lièvre?
Morning on the Lièvre was directed by David Bairstow.
Who stars in Morning on the Lièvre?
The principal cast of Morning on the Lièvre includes George Whalley.
When was Morning on the Lièvre released and how long is it?
Morning on the Lièvre was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 13m.
Who composed the musical score for Morning on the Lièvre?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Morning on the Lièvre was composed by Eldon Rathburn.