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201830 minPGdocumentary

5.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Faded Photograph

201830 minPGdocumentary

5.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Family films shot between 1954 and 1998 reveal the life of a man whose experiences connect with a generation in Quebec facing historical challenges.

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Fanie Pelletier

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Family films shot between 1954 and 1998 reveal the life of a man whose experiences connect with a generation in Quebec facing historical challenges.

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Patrick Labbé

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Salomé Dion-Corbeilcast

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Émilie B. reflects on her father’s life in Quebec, who passed away when she was 12. The film features family films taken by her grandfather and father from 1954 to 1998. It also includes her father's personal diaries. These elements combine to present memories that resonate with a generation shaped by Quebec's historical changes. The narrative contrasts joyful home videos with the serious tones of his writings, revealing his experiences during a significant period.

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