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Live Before the Letter

"Where does direct cinema come from?"

January 1, 2006

Originally released in 2006. Live Before the Letter is a documentary film. directed by Denys Desjardins.

Starring Michel Brault, Denys Arcand, and Roger Blais

Synopsis

Thanks to the development of techniques and the adventurous spirit of pioneering filmmakers, among whom Michel Brault occupies a central place, a new way of making cinema was born at the turn of the 1950s and 1960s. This film relevantly retraces the history of a collective movement which revolutionized production and filming methods in Quebec and the world.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 1, 2006 20 years ago
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Language French Original language
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Country Canada Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
FR

Production Companies

  • ONF | NFB

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Live Before the Letter about?

Thanks to the development of techniques and the adventurous spirit of pioneering filmmakers, among whom Michel Brault occupies a central place, a new way of making cinema was born at the turn of th...

Who directed Live Before the Letter?

Live Before the Letter was directed by Denys Desjardins.

When was Live Before the Letter released?

Live Before the Letter was released on January 1, 2006 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Live Before the Letter?

The main cast of Live Before the Letter includes Michel Brault, Denys Arcand, Roger Blais, Marcel Carrière, Claude Fournier.