Comptines
Originally released in 1975. Comptines is a feature film. directed by Manon Barbeau. At just 11 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
"Springtime means being outside. It means being able to play hopscotch, and sing songs, and play with bolo-bats. Comptines is about little girls celebrating spring in Montréal. They play in alley-ways, in doorways, in parks and on the street. They sing songs that were sung by their parents, and maybe their grandparents. Gibberish rhymes, counting songs, and old folksongs ring out in children's voices. Without commentary, this short sketch travels the by-ways of Montréal where little girls play. Comptines is a French word for children's song games."
-- National Film Board of Canada
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 11, 1975
50 years ago
Runtime
0h 11m
11 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Comptines about?
"Springtime means being outside. It means being able to play hopscotch, and sing songs, and play with bolo-bats. Comptines is about little girls celebrating spring in Montréal. They play in alley-...
Who directed Comptines?
Comptines was directed by Manon Barbeau.
How long is Comptines?
Comptines has a runtime of 0 hours and 11 minutes (11 minutes total).
When was Comptines released?
Comptines was released on August 11, 1975 in theaters.