Ouragan (1959)

CA · 30 min · November 6, 1959

• History

Directed by: Jean-Guy Benjamin, Maurice Falardeau, Aimé Forget

Written by: Paul Alain, Bernard Letremble, Louis Morisset, Jean-Louis Roux

-In 1719, multiple difficulties arose when France, through De Bienville, tried to make New Orleans the gateway to the south of New France. Supply problems, the revolt of the colonists, the desertion of soldiers and famine among the new arrivals were all obstacles to this ambition. The confusion and misery that prevailed made everyone want to return to France. But the unbelievable happens when Canadians gather around De Bienville and support him, desperately clinging to their new land. With their will, they bring crops, villages and, with their hands, they shape one of the most beautiful regions in the world. The colony grew and, in 1763, 48 Acadian families joined the Canadians.