Cesar's Bark Canoe
Originally released in 1971. Cesar's Bark Canoe is a documentary film. directed by Bernard Gosselin. At just 57 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring César Newashish
Synopsis
"This documentary depicts a canoe being built in the traditional manner. Cesar Newashish, a 67-year-old Attikamek of the Manawan Reserve North of Montréal, uses only birchbark, cedar splints, spruce roots, and gum. With a sure hand he works methodically to fashion a craft unsurpassed in function or beauty of design. Building a canoe solely from the materials that the forest provides may become a lost art, even among the Native Peoples whose traditional craft it is. The film is free of spoken commentary but text appears on the screen in Cree, French, and English." - Anthology Film Archives
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1971
55 years ago
Runtime
0h 57m
57 minutes total
User Rating
10.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
Canada
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- ONF | NFB
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cesar's Bark Canoe about?
"This documentary depicts a canoe being built in the traditional manner. Cesar Newashish, a 67-year-old Attikamek of the Manawan Reserve North of Montréal, uses only birchbark, cedar splints, spru...
Who directed Cesar's Bark Canoe?
Cesar's Bark Canoe was directed by Bernard Gosselin.
How long is Cesar's Bark Canoe?
Cesar's Bark Canoe has a runtime of 0 hours and 57 minutes (57 minutes total).
When was Cesar's Bark Canoe released?
Cesar's Bark Canoe was released on January 1, 1971 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Cesar's Bark Canoe?
The main cast of Cesar's Bark Canoe includes César Newashish.