Such a Simple Game (1964)
28m
Running Time
January 1, 1964Release Date
Such a Simple Game (1964)
28m
Running Time
January 1, 1964Release Date
Network & Production Companies
Plot.
This short 1964 documentary depicts the national sport of French Canadians: hockey. Seen "from the inside" this seemingly simple game turns out to be not so simple. Hockey is dream of mythic proportions that mirrors the aspirations of an entire people. Its heroes are national figures. At the Montreal Forum, there is total symbiosis between the crowd and the Habs. In 1955, idol Maurice Richard is suspended for striking a referee. The people take to the streets in unison and the riots begin... - NFB
Where to Watch.
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Streaming in:🇨🇦 Canada
