The Mighty River
Original title: Le fleuve aux grandes eaux
1993 · 24 min
Cast
Donald SutherlandCredits
Written by: 
Frédéric Back Hubert Fielden Patricia Lavoie Jean Salvy
Music: Denis L. Chartrand Normand Roger
Produced by: Frédéric Back Hubert Tison
Plot
This film illustrates the history of the St. Lawrence river. From prehistoric times on, it has been a magnificent source of life.
Sinekatalog’s take
A hand-drawn animated essay on the history of a great river, from prehistory to today. Its painterly, environmentally conscious vision is moving, an accessible, beautiful short for viewers of all ages.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Awards
- Annecy International Animation Film Festival 1993: Cristal for a Short Film
Ratings
IMDb: 7.8 / 10 (582 votes)
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