Movie Description
Windigo
(1994)Overview
Native Americans clash with the Canadian government as they struggle for independence in this factual Canadian drama set in Quebec during the summer of 1990. Eddie Laroche, a rebellious native leader spawned a national crises when he and his supporters declared the independence of Aki territory in a far-flung area of northern Quebec. He refused to negotiate without the presences of television cameras to record his people's plight. Jean Fontaine was the reporter assigned to the story and much of the film is told from his viewpoint. To reach Laroche's land, negotiators, government officials, and the film crew had to travel by boat. Fontaine is initially cynical and reluctant to do the story, but after he spends time on the boat interviewing it's passengers, his cynicism has dissolves and he realizes he is faced with the presentations of a terribly complex situation. His dilemma provides a main focus for the film.
Featured Crew
- Director : Robert Morin
- Producer : Nicole Robert
- Cast : Donald Morin,Guy Nadon,Nathalie Coupal,Michel Laperrière,Yvon Leroux,Richard Kistabish,Paul Berval,Serge Houde,Hugo Dubé
Cast
Eddy Laroche
Jean Fontaine
Christine Bastien
Yves St-Hilaire
Rogatien Côté
Conrad Volant
Odilas (Dilas) Paquette
Freddy Hook
Agent à l'embuscade
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Facts
Original TitleWindigo
Status Released
Release Information
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1994-09-16
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 01h 37m
Production CompaniesLux Films
Genres
- Drama
