Windigo (1994)

Native Americans clash with the Canadian government as they struggle for independence in this factual Canadian drama set in Quebec during the summer of 1990. Eddie Laroche, a rebellious native leader spawned a national crises when he and his supporters declared the independence of Aki territory in a far-flung area of northern Quebec. He refused to negotiate without the presences of television cameras to record his people's plight. Jean Fontaine was the reporter assigned to the story and much of the film is told from his viewpoint. To reach Laroche's land, negotiators, government officials, and the film crew had to travel by boat. Fontaine is initially cynical and reluctant to do the story, but after he spends time on the boat interviewing it's passengers, his cynicism has dissolves and he realizes he is faced with the presentations of a terribly complex situation. His dilemma provides a main focus for the film.

Directing:
  • Robert Morin

Writing:
  • Joseph Conrad
  • Robert Morin

Stars:
Release Date: 1994-09-16
themoviedb icon 5.0/10
  • Country: CA
  • Language: Français
  • Runtime: 97
Serge Houde
Serge Houde
Freddy Hook
Guy Nadon
Guy Nadon
Jean Fontaine
Michel Laperrière
Michel Laperr...
Yves St-Hilaire
Nathalie Coupal
Nathalie Coup...
Christine Bastien
Yvon Leroux
Yvon Leroux
Rogatien Côté
Paul Berval
Paul Berval
Odilas (Dilas) Paquette
Hugo Dubé
Hugo Dubé
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