Aurore: entre mythe et réalité

The tragic tale of little Aurore Gagnon is a wound etched deep into Québec's collective soul. This documentary meticulously excavates the 1920 case that shocked a nation, following the brutal abuse and death of the child known as 'the martyred one.' It traces how factual events morphed into potent myth, weaving through courtroom dramas, sensational press coverage, and the story's enduring afterlife in folk songs and local lore. The film probes why this particular narrative continues to resonate, serving as a dark mirror reflecting societal fears about family, faith, and the hidden suffering of children.