Canadian Diamonds
Originally released in 1960. Canadian Diamonds is a documentary film. directed by René Bonnière. At just 29 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
When Cartier wintered at Cap Rouge near Québec City in 1641, he claimed to have detected diamonds in the surrounding hills. Was he so very wrong? Three centuries later, 15,000 men have come to excavate the iron mountains of the Canadian tundra where the rust of those diamonds still sparkles.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1960
66 years ago
Runtime
0h 29m
29 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
Canada
Production
Directors
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- ONF | NFB
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Canadian Diamonds about?
When Cartier wintered at Cap Rouge near Québec City in 1641, he claimed to have detected diamonds in the surrounding hills. Was he so very wrong? Three centuries later, 15,000 men have come to exc...
Who directed Canadian Diamonds?
Canadian Diamonds was directed by René Bonnière.
How long is Canadian Diamonds?
Canadian Diamonds has a runtime of 0 hours and 29 minutes (29 minutes total).
When was Canadian Diamonds released?
Canadian Diamonds was released on January 1, 1960 in theaters.