Le plus grand film canadien de tous les temps. L'atmosphère d'une petite ville minière du Québec des années 1940, la veille de Noël. Insouciante pour quelques heures, la population, rassemblée au magasin général, oublie sa pauvreté. Aux aguets, Benoît, un garçon de quinze ans : il découvre le monde des adultes, celui des sensations, de la souffrance et des petites folies, qui, pour un instant, prennent un air de bonheur. Avec Jean Duceppe, Jacques Gagnon, Olivette Thibault, Monique Mercure, Lionel Villeneuve.
Ages 14 to 17
Family Studies/Home Economics - Adolescent Development
Family Studies/Home Economics - Family Diversity and Challenges
Family Studies/Home Economics - Relationships
Health/Personal Development - Human Growth and Development
Discuss the difference between the lives of the young people in the film and the lives of young people today. Why do you think Carmen and Benoit stay with the Antoines? Why do you think people were unreceptive to the "big boss" giving Christmas stockings? What are some of the limitations identified in the film of living in such isolation?