(Un jeu si simple)

Content: 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

Countries:

Canada

Genres:

Documentary

Runtime:

28 minutes

Year:

1964

Directors:

Gilles Groulx

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Production companies:

ONF | NFB

Actors:

self

self

self

self

Crews:

Director

Director of Photography

Director of Photography

Editor

Producer