Louis-Hippolyte Lafontaine (1962)

Release Date: 1962-01-01
Runtime: 0h 28min
Production Company: ONF | NFB
Production Country: Canada
Director: Pierre Patry

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.