29 Jan 2020
Briser le code
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Percé on the Rocks
This quirky little short by Gilles Carle was filmed on the pierced rock that stands near Quebec’s Gaspé peninsula. It is perhaps the most photographed natural phenomenon on Canada’s East Coast. Shot in the 1960s, the film has a very psychedelic feel to it, with animation, special effects, and a trio of women to guide us through.
Top Billed Cast
Luce Guilbeault (voice)
Anne Lauriault (voice)
Suzanne Valéry (voice)
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