The Legend of the Flying Canoe
Synopsis
The time: New Year's Eve, late 1800s. The place: Gatineau Valley, Quebec. A group of loggers, working in an isolated winter camp, yearn to celebrate New Year's Eve with their loved ones. But the river is frozen, the sky is dark, and swirling snow makes travelling treacherous. If the men want to see their families, their only choice is to make a pact with the devil to ride in a flying canoe. While pacts with the devil are the stuff of legends from another time, the cautionary tale of The Flying Canoe has a resonance for modern life. Original music and bold animation preserve the spirit of this well-known Quebec legend derived from La Chasse-galerie, first published in 1891 by Honoré Beaugrand. Hand-drawn animation scanned and coloured on computer.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Doucet
- Original Title
- The Legend of the Flying Canoe
- Release Date
- 01/01/1996
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 11m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Doucet
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Doucet
Director
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What is The Legend of the Flying Canoe about?
The time: New Year's Eve, late 1800s. The place: Gatineau Valley, Quebec. A group of loggers, working in an isolated winter camp, yearn to celebrate New Year's Eve with their loved ones. But the river is frozen, the sky is dark, and swirling snow makes travelling treacherous. If the men want to see their families, their only choice is to make a pact with the devil to ride in a flying canoe. While pacts with the devil are the stuff of legends from another time, the cautionary tale of The Flying Canoe has a resonance for modern life. Original music and bold animation preserve the spirit of this well-known Quebec legend derived from La Chasse-galerie, first published in 1891 by Honoré Beaugrand. Hand-drawn animation scanned and coloured on computer.
Who directed The Legend of the Flying Canoe?
The Legend of the Flying Canoe was directed by Robert Doucet.
Who stars in The Legend of the Flying Canoe?
The principal cast of The Legend of the Flying Canoe includes Not specified.
When was The Legend of the Flying Canoe released and how long is it?
The Legend of the Flying Canoe was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 11m.