Il était une guerre
Originally released in 1959. Il était une guerre is a drama film. directed by Louis Portugais.
Starring Aimé Major, Hélène Loiselle, and J. Léo Gagnon
Synopsis
We witness the race for marriage of thousands of young people, wanting at all costs to escape conscription, then we are transported to the war factories and we thus witness the difficulties of work in this place. Then it's the Italian campaign in 1943 and, finally, the return to Quebec where readjustment to civilian life proves more difficult than it seems. These events are experienced and told by the voice of a young man.
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
Aimé Major
as Marcel
Hélène Loiselle
as Monique épouse de Marcel
J. Léo Gagnon
as Père de Marcel
Lucie Poitras
as Mère de Marcel
Jean-Claude Robillard
as Roger frère de Marcel
Mariette Duval
Ginette Letondal
Paul Berval
as Camarade de Marcel
Victor Désy
as Beau-frère de Marcel
René Caron
as Capitaine
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- ONF | NFB
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Il était une guerre about?
We witness the race for marriage of thousands of young people, wanting at all costs to escape conscription, then we are transported to the war factories and we thus witness the difficulties of work...
Who directed Il était une guerre?
Il était une guerre was directed by Louis Portugais.
How long is Il était une guerre?
Il était une guerre has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
When was Il était une guerre released?
Il était une guerre was released on February 1, 1959 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Il était une guerre?
The main cast of Il était une guerre includes Aimé Major, Hélène Loiselle, J. Léo Gagnon, Lucie Poitras, Jean-Claude Robillard.