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201410 minGdoc-short

Sports History Family Dynamics

The Rink

201410 minGdoc-short

In a community skating rink in Quebec, families enjoy a lively Sunday afternoon filled with hockey, skating lessons, and social dancing, all captured by director Gilles Carle.

Sports History Family Dynamics

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Channel: NFB

The Rink

2014• 10 minG

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In a community skating rink in Quebec, families enjoy a lively Sunday afternoon filled with hockey, skating lessons, and social dancing, all captured by director Gilles Carle.

Synopsis

In a community skating rink in Quebec, families and friends gather for a lively Sunday afternoon. Directed by Gilles Carle, "The Rink" captures the essence of Canadian culture through scenes of hockey players pursuing the puck, toddlers taking their first steps on ice, and local mothers enjoying a dance. Set to an upbeat jazzy soundtrack, this 10-minute short film highlights the joy and camaraderie found in shared recreational spaces, reflecting the vibrant spirit of community life in Canada.

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