A two-part in-depth exploration of the evolution of the private film industry, seen through the eyes of more than 50 industry professionals. Part One (1939-1979) : Artists and professionals from the social and commercial film sectors recount the struggle to build a film industry that is privately operated yet publicly funded. Part Two (1980-2010) : Executives, policymakers, and industry professionals trace the origins of the major funding institutions and discuss the unintended consequences of building a cultural industry around performance metrics, revenue generation, and private profit.
Denys Desjardins
Writer, Director

Denys Arcand
self
Roger Blais
self

Michel Brault
self

Paule Baillargeon
self

Fernand Dansereau
self

André Forcier
self
Jacques Giraldeau
self
Pierre Juneau
self

Jacques Godbout
self
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