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Hunting the Northern Godard 2013

★ 4.710 votes100 min📅 2013-11-02

Set against the electrifying backdrop of Quebec's 1968 revolutionary spirit, Éric Morin's *Hunting the Northern Godard* (2013) weaves a compelling drama around Michel, a restless young man whose life ignites when an enigmatic French filmmaker arrives...

Director: Éric Morin

Cast

Sophie Desmarais
Sophie Desmarais
Marie
Alexandre Castonguay
Alexandre Castonguay
Michel
Martin Dubreuil
Martin Dubreuil
Paul
René-Daniel Dubois
René-Daniel Dubois
Narrateur (voice)
Jean-Phi
JLG
Steve Jolin
Français-slave
Céline Dompierre
femme de JLG
Dany Michaud
Dany Michaud
Français
Normand Canac-Marquis
Normand Canac-Marquis
Animateur Radio Nord
Manon Charlebois
Assistante-TV

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hunting the Northern Godard (2013) about?

This drama unfolds in 1968 Quebec, where a flamboyant French director's arrival in a remote mining town sets off a chain reaction. Michel, a local youth, is galvanized by the director's experiments, while his girlfriend Marie yearns for distant horizons. The film captures their intertwined quests for purpose amid a changing world.

Who directed Hunting the Northern Godard?

Éric Morin helmed *Hunting the Northern Godard*, crafting a visually rich drama steeped in the political ferment of its era.

Who stars in Hunting the Northern Godard?

The film features standout performances from Sophie Desmarais, Alexandre Castonguay, Martin Dubreuil, René-Daniel Dubois, and Jean-Phi.

Is Hunting the Northern Godard (2013) worth watching?

A solid drama from 2013, *Hunting the Northern Godard* offers a vivid slice of Quebec's 1960s cultural scene, blending political intrigue with personal drama. It's best for fans of introspective, character-driven films with a historical twist.

How long is Hunting the Northern Godard?

The film runs for 100 minutes.

About Hunting the Northern Godard (2013) — How 1968's revolutionary flames reached a Quebec town

Set against the electrifying backdrop of Quebec's 1968 revolutionary spirit, Éric Morin's *Hunting the Northern Godard* (2013) weaves a compelling drama around Michel, a restless young man whose life ignites when an enigmatic French filmmaker arrives in his remote Abitibi hometown.

The director's radical political experiments and avant-garde media stunts spark Michel's imagination, while his girlfriend Marie dreams of escape beyond the province's rugged horizon. A lyrical meditation on youth, rebellion, and the power of art to stir the soul, this film marries gritty realism with the raw energy of a cultural awakening.