- Overview
Documentary on the life of Hubert Aquin. Alive, he was a dazzling and extraordinary character. Dead, he is already legendary. From his legend, everything is both true and false. Neither biography nor critical work, this film is an evocation of his universe.
- Release Date
15 March 1979
- DirectingJacques Godbout
- Budget
$0.00
- Revenue
$0.00
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