Such a Simple Game
Such a Simple Game
1964, French. Directed by Gilles Groulx.
This short 1964 documentary depicts the national sport of French Canadians: hockey. Seen "from the inside" this seemingly simple game turns out to be not so simple. Hockey is dream of mythic proportions that mirrors the aspirations of an entire people. Its heroes are national figures. At the Montreal Forum, there is total symbiosis between the crowd and the Habs. In 1955, idol Maurice Richard is suspended for striking a referee. The people take to the streets in unison and the riots begin... - NFB
- Runtime
- 0h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
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- Released
- 1 January 1964
- Original title
- Un jeu si simple
- Country
- Canada
- Written by
- Marcel Dubé
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Who directed Such a Simple Game?
Such a Simple Game (1964) was directed by Gilles Groulx and stars Henri Richard, Bernard 'Boom Boom' Geoffrion, Jean-Guy Talbot.