The artwork of well-known Quebec animator Frédéric Back are used to tell the tale of Champlain’s life in New France – from his first explorations and settlement to his death in 1635. This is an edited version of his 28 minute short documentary on Champlain.
Direction
Arcand's early restraint before his talky era.
Cinematography
Back's animation makes maps feel like poetry.
Director
Denys Arcand
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was Denys Arcand's actual directorial debut, years before he became Canada's most Oscar-nominated director. He was 33 and already editing himself down.
Frédéric Back would win TWO Oscars for animation, making this early collaboration a meeting of future Canadian giants. The quietest supergroup ever.
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