Montreal - National Film Board of Canada (NFB)
In 1974, Michel Brault's feature docudrama Les ordres (Orders) was released. Today, highlighting the 50th anniversary of this major work and Cannes award winner, the National Film Board of Canada (NFB) is also pleased to announce that the version of the film restored by Éléphant: mémoire du cinéma québécois will be available for distribution at festivals, film clubs and other venues.
In fact, the NFB now shares distribution rights with Éléphant on a number of works by Brault-the restored version of not just Les ordres but also Entre la mer et l'eau douce, Quand je serai parti… vous vivrez encore and the documentary series Le son des Français d'Amérique, co-directed with André Gladu.
The NFB thanks the Brault family for entrusting it with the distribution of these works. In addition, the NFB will continue to conserve and highlight Michel Brault's seminal, NFB-produced films as well, many of which are available on nfb.ca.
Quotes
"Michel Brault is one of Quebec's greatest creators: a master of cinéma direct, a consummate cameraperson, an outstanding DOP, a director who made his mark in both drama and documentary at the NFB and in the private sector. This new distribution agreement will help the NFB bring his films to more audiences than ever, and especially to new generations. The 50th anniversary of Les ordres reminds us of the importance of such works for our collective memory." - Suzanne Guèvremont, Government Film Commissioner and NFB Chairperson
"The Brault family would like to express its gratitude to the NFB and its partners, Éléphant and the Cinémathèque québécoise, for their part in the promotion, conservation and protection of the exceptional legacy left to us by our father. Thank you on behalf of all of Michel's children and grandchildren."
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Les ordres (Orders)
