Sails Lowered and Safe Harbour

Sails Lowered and Safe Harbour

Pierre Perrault takes Stéphane-Albert Boulais (from 'The Bright Beast', one of his films) to discover Saint-Malo and Jacques Cartier, in preparation for the 450th anniversary of the discovery of Canada (1534-1984). City tour with guide. Examination of Cartier's "Relations" and testimonies from the life of Falklands sailors, in an attempt to reconstruct his journey, his life, his time. Dialogue across the Atlantic between Saint-Malo and Île-aux-Coudres, the discoverer's mooring place. Who was Cartier? Who does it belong to? The discussion is open.

Release Date

June 1, 1983

Status

Released

Original Title

Les voiles bas et en travers

Runtime

Budget

Revenue

Language

French

Production Companies

ONF | NFB