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Louis-Hippolyte Lafontaine

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.

Release DateJanuary 1, 1962
StatusReleased
Original TitleLouis-Hippolyte Lafontaine
Runtime 28min
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LanguageFrench
Original LanguageFrench
Production CountriesCanada
Production CompaniesONF | NFB