The Snowshoers
This short documentary records the celebration and ritual surrounding a snowshoe competition in Sherbrooke in the late 1950s. The film marked the beginning of a new approach to reality in documentary and prefigures the trademark style of the NFB's newly formed French Unit. Today, "Les raquetteurs" is considered a precursor to the birth of direct cinema.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Les raquetteurs |
| Year | 1958 |
| Country | Canada |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Director | Michel Brault |
| Runtime | 15 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.6/10 (11 votes) |
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The Snowshoers has mixed reviews with a rating of 5.6/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.
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A classic from 1958. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.
— MovieFinder Editorial
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