The Battle of the Châteauguay
1978
29 min
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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). A lively history film, it provides an unusual look at the War of 1812.
Details
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).
A lively history film, it provides an unusual look at the War of 1812.
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directorMarcel Carrière
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producerRoger Frappier
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scriptJean-Pierre Morin
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cameraJean-Pierre LachapellePierre LetarteBernard Gosselin
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animation cameraRaymond Dumas
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soundRichard BesseClaude Lefebvre
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editingWerner NoldLouise Surprenant
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sound effectsLes Mimes électriquesPatrice ArbourBernard CarezClaude Lefebvre
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sound mixerJean-Pierre Joutel
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animationYvon Mallette
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musicDenis Larochelle
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music recordingRoger Lamoureux
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castCamille DucharmePierre DufresneUlric GuttinguerRobert HardingNicole LeblancÉvelyn Régimbald
Education
Ages 15 to 16
History - Canada under British Rule (1764-1867)
This excellent short allows teachers to contextualize the Battle of the Châteauguay, but also address certain topics related to this important event in our history, such as U.S. expansionist desires, the influence of the clergy or the story of Laura Secord. The film also provides a good opportunity to suggest that students do in-depth research on the key figure of this battle: Charles-Michel de Salaberry.
