Louis-Hippolyte Lafontaine
★★★★★
French / 28 MIN. / 1962
The Genres
The Synopsis
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.