Le temps des bouffons

Le temps des bouffons (1985)

January 1st, 19850h 15min

Documentary
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Overview

A short film created (and narrated) in 1985 by Québécois director Pierre Falardeau. It compares English rule in Ghana with Canadian dominance in Quebec by showing the 200th anniversary celebration of the Beaver Club of Montreal.


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