(La bataille de la Châteauguay)

Content: The Battle of Châteauguay, fought in 1813 to push back American troops invading Canada, is recounted in this dramatic short film by the hero of the battle, Lt-Col. Charles-Michel de Salaberry. Recreated battle scenes illustrate de Salaberry's military strategy, while animation is used to relate the events leading up to this important battle (the French and American revolutions, the reign of Napoleon, the naval battles between the English and the Americans, and Yankee expansionist policies).

Countries:

Genres:

History,

War

Runtime:

29 minutes

Year:

1978

Directors:

Marcel Carrière

Production companies:

ONF | NFB,

National Parks of Canada

Actors:

Monsieur Boileau

Monsieur Hatt

Madame de Salaberry

Mademoiselle Hatt

Crews:

Director

Writer

Producer

Cinematography

Cinematography