Le temps des bouffons

1985 | 15 minutes | 7.8 ★ (4)

Le temps des bouffons
  • 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.

  • Release Date

    01 January 1985

  • DirectingPierre Falardeau
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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