Le-haut sur ces montagnes

Canada, 1944

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Episode of Series “Chants populaires”.
Animated interpretation of the French folk song “La-haut sur ces Montagnes” set on the island of Orleans near Quebec, where traditional dances and songs are kept alive by the peasant community. Featuring Madeleine Lachance and the Quatuor Alouette.

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Credits

director

Jean Palardy

production company

National Film Board of Canada

Duration

00:02:59:00

Production places
Canada
Production dates
1944

Appears in

Chants populaires

Group of items

Chants populaires

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Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

307172

Language

French

Subject categories

Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Foreign language films

Animation

Foreign language films

Music & Performing Arts → Folk music

Music & Performing Arts → Folk music - Canada

Music & Performing Arts → Folk songs, French

Music & Performing Arts → Songs

Music & Performing Arts → Songs, French - Canada

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Sound

Colour

Black and White

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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