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1985133 minGdocumentary

9.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

The Great Obsession

1985133 minGdocumentary

9.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

In the footsteps of Jacques Cartier, sailors from Saint-Malo retrace historic navigation routes, exploring the legacy of his discoveries.

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Pierre Perrault

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In the footsteps of Jacques Cartier, sailors from Saint-Malo retrace historic navigation routes, exploring the legacy of his discoveries.

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Pierre Perrault

Pierre Perraultdirector

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In 1985, a project was initiated to retrace the explorations documented in Jacques Cartier's accounts of his voyages to Canada in the 16th century. Sailors from Saint-Malo and other regions were tasked with navigating the same routes Cartier took, aiming to replicate his discoveries. The documentary captures the challenges and experiences faced by these modern-day navigators as they engage with the historical significance of Cartier's expeditions and the landscapes he encountered along the St. Lawrence River.

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