Film · 1964 · 28m

Such a Simple Game

Un jeu si simple

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Synopsis

This short 1964 documentary depicts the national sport of French Canadians: hockey. Seen "from the inside" this seemingly simple game turns out to be not so simple. Hockey is dream of mythic proportions that mirrors the aspirations of an entire people. Its heroes are national figures. At the Montreal Forum, there is total symbiosis between the crowd and the Habs. In 1955, idol Maurice Richard is suspended for striking a referee. The people take to the streets in unison and the riots begin... - NFB

Details

Director
Gilles Groulx
Release
January 1, 1964
Status
Released
Country
Canada
Network
ONF | NFB
Runtime
28m

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