An animated version of a short story by Quebec author Roch Carrier, set in the rural Quebec of his childhood. Carrier recalls the passion for playing hockey which he shared with other boys of his community. It was the time of Rocket Richard, the Canadians’ greatest star. A funny, poignant story animated in a style that evokes the period of the late 1940s. Awards: fifteen including Ottawa; Calgary; Yorkton; Toronto; New York; London; Les Menuires. Suitable for middle and upper primary levels.
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ACMI Identifier
015641
Language
English
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Film festivals - Canada - Toronto - Awards
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Film festivals - Great Britain - London - Awards
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Film festivals - United States - New York - Awards
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Motion pictures - Awards
Animation → Animated films - Canada
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Quebec (Province)
Childrens Films → Children 6-12
Childrens Films → Children's films - Canada
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Hockey
Literature → Canadian literature - Film and video adaptations
Literature → Children's literature - Film and video adaptations
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)