Louis-Hippolyte Lafontaine
- Movies
- 1962-01-01
- FR
- Released
- 0h 28m
- CA
- History
Production
ONF | NFB
Storyline
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.