César's Bark Canoe

  “This beautiful film represents an important part of Canada's historical heritage that will not be forgotten thanks to this film. We rarely see the man's face while he works consistently and quietly.”

  “Coventry. Absolute wonderful silent absorption for the children. ”

  “Beautiful amazing skills. ”

  “All I can say is WOW!!!...true craftsman...beautiful”

  “His son Louis is carrying on the tradition in Manouane Québec”

  “What a beautiful little film, are there any craftsmen like him left? I would imagine the woman in the film is his daughter, it's obvious she is very proud of him, especially at the end when she goes for a boat ride to check the fish nets, I hope someone in his family still has that boat or others that he made, any museum would be proud to own it . These are the skills that have gotten lost, an easier lifestyle has taken over for the next generation, and the promise of a better life, but is it? Thank the NFB for preserving this artisan and the magic in his hands, and all of the other films that contain a historical significance.”