The Devil's Toy
Dedicated “to all victims of intolerance,” "The Devil’s Toy" is a faux–public service documentary that chronicles the early days of skateboarding in Montreal. Framed as mock anti-skateboarding propaganda, Claude Jutra contrasts official hostility with the exhilaration and freedom experienced by youths racing downhill through city streets, shortly before the activity was banned.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Rouli-roulant |
| Year | 1966 |
| Country | Canada |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Director | Claude Jutra |
| Runtime | 15 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.2/10 (12 votes) |
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Claude Jutra constructs the film as a clever parody of public service announcements, relying on the stark contrast between alarmist narration and the visual poetry of motion. He explores the mechanisms of societal control over youth through the real-life context of Montreal's skateboarding ban.
What lingers after viewing is the poignant metaphor of freedom, where the camera itself becomes an accomplice to rebellion. The film is a bittersweet testament to the eternal clash between pure joy and institutional fear. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Claude Jutra
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Watch in good quality to appreciate the dynamic black-and-white cinematography. Perfect for solitary reflection.
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