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Louis-Hippolyte Lafontaine

January 1, 1962
28 minutes
Pierre Patry
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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.

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Release Date

January 1, 1962

Runtime

28 minutes

Director

Pierre Patry

Production Companies

ONF | NFB

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