Plot Summary

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.

Movie Details

Original Title
Louis-Hippolyte Lafontaine
Status
released
Original Language
fr

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Production Companies

ONF | NFB logoONF | NFB