Éloge du chiac

Éloge du chiac (1969)

January 1st, 19690h 27min

Documentary
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Overview

Taking the form of a conversation between a young teacher at a French school in Moncton and her students, the film shows how hard it is for francophones to preserve their language in a society where English is everywhere and has been for centuries.


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