Such a Simple Game

Gilles Groulx / Canada / 1964 / European Premiere / 30 min.

synopsis

Although the director has created an ode to the national symbol of Canada – hockey –capturing a fascinating ballet creation, he also expresses the sport’s brutality and subjugation to media manipulation. The masterful editing and meaningful transitions between colour and monochrome earned the film an award in Locarno, but the content caused the National Film Office to distance itself from the film.

biography

Gilles Groulx (1931-1994) is still known today for his work with Michel Brault on the film Les raquetteurs (1958), which he also edited. In his subsequent works, he addressed the relationship between American and Québec culture.