Louis-Hippolyte Lafontaine (1962)
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HistoryRuntime
0h 28m
Language
FR
Production Countries
Canada
Release Date
1962-01-01
Overview
This short film offers a glimpse into the life of Louis Hippolyte Lafontaine, the Chief Justice who died prematurely but left French Canada a legacy of political freedom. Shot entirely in Montreal, the film begins on the day of his death, and flashes back to tense moments throughout his life. French with English subtitles.