Most Popular Jean-Pierre Joutel Trailers
Total trailers found: 117
The Voyage of the St. Louis Trailer (1995)
25 May 1995
Documentary on the German luxury liner St. Louis that sailed from Hamburg to Cuba in 1939 carrying 937 German Jews.
Discussions in Bioethics: A Chronic Problem Trailer (1985)
01 January 1985
One of a series of short, open-ended dramas designed to stimulate discussion of values and ethics in relation to modern medical technology.
90 Days Trailer (1985)
23 August 1985
90 Days is a tongue-in-cheek look at the misadventures of two modern men in search of romantic bliss: macho Alex, who receives the offer of a lifetime from a mysterious woman, and sincere Blue, who goes to extravagant lengths to find the perfect bride.
Goddess Remembered Trailer (1989)
01 January 1989
Goddess Remembered is a salute to 35,000 years of "pre-history," to the values of ancestors only recently remembered and to the goddess-worshipping religions of the ancient past.
Justice Denied Trailer (1989)
24 September 1989
Donald Marshall is imprisoned for a murder he didn't commit.
Robert Baldwin: A Matter Of Principle Trailer (1961)
01 January 1961
This film is a reconstruction of Robert Baldwin’s involvement in the Upper Canada Rebellion of 1837.
Robichaud Trailer (1989)
01 August 1989
Portrays Louis Robichaud, Canadian politician and former Premier of New Brunswick.
Behind the Veil: Nuns Trailer (1984)
19 September 1984
The history of nuns mirrors the history of all women -- in what we are taught about the past, women are almost invisible.
Stravinsky Trailer (1966)
01 January 1966
This documentary is an informal portrait of the great modern composer Igor Stravinsky. Proudly American, though still very much an Old World figure with a long and alert memory for people and events in music, literature and art, Stravinsky is depicted here conducting the CBC Symphony Orchestra in a recording of his Symphony of Psalms.
Dief! Trailer (1981)
01 January 1981
This documentary short is a portrait of Leader of the Progressive Conservative Party and 13th prime minister of Canada, John George Diefenbaker (1895-1979).
A Song for Quebec Trailer (1988)
01 January 1988
Produced in 1988, this feature documentary presents a living history of Quebec's last 40 years as seen through the eyes of one couple.
Le patro Le Prévost - 80 Years Later Trailer (1991)
01 January 1991
Alanis Obomsawin turns her lens to Le Patro Le Prévost, a recreational centre in the Villeray quarter of Montreal.
Mother Earth Trailer (1991)
01 January 1991
This short documentary is a celebration of life on planet Earth. Made from haunting visual images selected from 50 years of NFB productions, the film looks at human beings, their place on earth, and their deep interconnection with all other beings.
Taking Stock Trailer (1994)
01 January 1994
The cod fishery off the east coast of Newfoundland was a way of life, the backbone of society -- until it collapsed.
One Man Trailer (1977)
26 April 1977
In this socially conscious drama, a TV journalist begins investigating a large factory that has been threatening the health of the children who live in the town's poorest, most polluted section.
Henry Ford's America Trailer (1977)
01 October 1977
A study of the automobile and its pervasive effect on the history of North America. Focusing on the Ford dynasty, from the original Henry car through to Henry II, the film demonstrates how society has adapted to fit the needs of the automobile.
Ted Baryluk's Grocery Trailer (1982)
30 September 1982
Ukrainian-Canadian Ted Baryluk's grocery store has been a fixture in Winnipeg's North End for over 20 years.
My Friends Call Me Tony Trailer (1975)
01 January 1975
Meet Tony Rossi, a 10-year-old boy who can only distinguish light from shadow. Despite this difficulty, he leads a very active life.
The Hutterites Trailer (1964)
01 January 1964
A look at the Hutterites, an Anabaptist religious community similar to the Amish or the Mennonites in rural Alberta.
Dreams of a Land Trailer (1987)
24 December 1987
The story of Samuel de Champlain's futile search for a passage to China in North America and his later founding of Quebec.
Sabina Trailer (1991)
01 January 1991
This short animated film is an impressionistic exploration of sensuality within the feminine imagination.
Mystery of the Maya Trailer (1995)
01 January 1995
Filmed in IMAX, a young Mayan boy who lives close to the ruins becomes acquainted with an archaeologist (Guerra) and asks her to tell him about his ancestors.
The Islanders Trailer (1974)
01 January 1974
This short film uses photographs from various public and private collections, interwoven with the memories of islanders who lived at the turn of the century, to tell the tale of how Prince Edward Island somewhat reluctantly became a Canadian province.
Trans-Canada Journey Trailer (1963)
31 January 1963
A jetliner spans the miles, sheering through clouds to open sky and scenic vistas of the provinces below.
Freshwater World Trailer (1974)
01 January 1974
This documentary explores a variety of projects undertaken by scientists at Environment Canada's Freshwater Institute in Winnipeg to study the processes that pollute or disrupt clean and balanced freshwater environments.
Nobody Waved Goodbye Trailer (1964)
01 November 1964
A teenage boy rebels against parental authority and must face a harsh reality when he tries to live on his own.
Kate and Anna McGarrigle Trailer (1981)
01 January 1981
A short documentary about singers Kate and Anna McGarrigle made by animator Caroline Leaf.
When Love Is Gay Trailer (1994)
01 January 1994
Documentary about men who break the silence about their homosexuality. They talk about their difficulty to accept and to make others accept their difference, of the place of sensuality in their lives, of their fierce desire to love freely.
20 Years Later Trailer (1977)
31 December 1977
This film is about the Moroccan Jews who have come to Québec since 1956. It explodes the myth of Jewish unity, showing the Moroccans caught between the Ashkenazy Jews, English-speaking and long established, and the French-speaking Québécois.
26 Times in a Row Trailer (1978)
01 January 1978
This short documentary revisits the 1976 Olympic Marathon. A modern-day addition to the Games, the marathon commemorates the soldier who ran cross-country, in 490 B.
Boo Hoo Trailer (1975)
01 January 1975
A cemetery in St. John, New Brunswick, Canada is seen through the eyes of its former superintendent.
Act of the Heart Trailer (1970)
24 September 1970
A woman's peculiar religious convictions lead her on a self-destructive path.
You Are on Indian Land Trailer (1969)
21 March 1969
The territory of Akwesasne straddles the Canada-U.S. border. When Canadian authorities prohibited the duty-free cross-border passage of personal purchases - a right established by the Jay Treaty of 1794 - Kanien'kéhaka protesters blocked the international bridge between Ontario and New York State.
Air! Trailer (1972)
01 January 1972
Although only a couple of minutes long, this animated short makes the point that oxygen is the stuff of life whether on land, in the air or water, but that it is becoming scarcer as man-made pollutants crowd it out.
Back to the Land Trailer (1976)
01 January 1976
Feature-length documentary as part of Pierre Perrault's Abitibian Cycle. The filmmaker questions the past and present of Abitibi and draws up, face to face, the promises of colonization in the 1930s and the great disappointment caused by the closing of the land in the 1970s.
The Vinland Mystery Trailer (1984)
01 January 1984
This short documentary depicts the search, discovery and authentication of the only known Norse settlement in North America - Vinland the Good.
The Woman With Three Husbands Trailer (1993)
12 March 1993
This is a fable about a woman’s right to choose her husband: it tells the story of a princess, who has several suitors.
Anger After Death Trailer (1971)
27 December 1971
A film mingling documentary and dramatic elements to portray the effects of the threat of chemical and biological warfare on the contemporary mentality.
The Skiff of Renald and Thomas Trailer (1980)
01 January 1980
Five men work together in a communal effort to build a skiff on Ile-aux-Coudres, an island in the St.
Tiger on a Tight Leash Trailer (1974)
01 January 1974
Cathy, mother of three, is a university department head in a Maritime city. She speaks of the insecurity she experiences because of unpredictable day care arrangements, and of the reflection of the same difficulty in the work of her married students.
Bam Pay A! – Rends-moi mon pays! Trailer (1986)
27 December 1986
In this feature documentary, a Haitian, exiled in Canada for twenty years, returns to his country after the departure of Jean-Claude Duvalier.
Tickets s.v.p Trailer (1973)
01 January 1973
An incident from the early days of Québec's quiet revolution, tailor-made for the cartoonist. It is the story of a Montréal commuter train, a unilingual ticket collector and a bilingual passenger.
Chairmen Trailer (1978)
01 December 1978
This short animated film presents an allegorical portrait of a society where men have lost their autonomy in the struggle to be recognized by the very society that restricts their freedom.
Paradise Trailer (1985)
15 February 1985
A magnificent bird performs for the Emperor inside a glittering palace. Its plumage is a blaze of colour.
The Decline of the American Empire Trailer (1986)
19 June 1986
Four very different Montreal university teachers gather at a rambling country house to prepare a dinner.
J.A. Martin Photographer Trailer (1977)
26 May 1977
At the turn of the century, Rose-Aimée, the hard working wife of photographer J.A. Martin, decides to leave her children with an aunt to go with him on his annual tour of the Québec countryside.
A Nice Day in the Country Trailer (1988)
01 January 1988
An amorous couple prepares for a picnic in the country. But the man's rage at a stuck doorknob leads to tragedy for both of them.
If You Love This Planet Trailer (1982)
01 October 1982
Australian pediatrician Helen Caldicott delivers a lecture on the potential medical and societal consequences of a nuclear war, and advocates for nuclear disarmament.
King of the Hill Trailer (1974)
01 October 1974
This feature documentary follows one of the greatest Canadian baseball players of all time, Ferguson Jenkins, through the 1972-1973 season.
The Great Chess Movie Trailer (1982)
10 September 1982
In this Gilles Carle feature documentary on the game of chess, the international chess match is cast as a classic Western shoot-out.
Death of a Legend Trailer (1971)
05 October 1971
This documentary film is about wolves and the negative myths surrounding the animal. Exceptional footage portrays the wolf's life cycle and the social organization of the pack, as well as film of caribou, moose, deer and buffalo.
Song of the Paddle Trailer (1978)
01 January 1978
Join outdoorsman Bill Mason in this short documentary as he and his family go canoe camping in the wilderness.
When Women Kill Trailer (1994)
01 January 1994
What would make an ordinary woman kill her husband? This powerful documentary is about three battered women who, after years of violence, kill their abusers.
The Males Trailer (1971)
03 March 1971
Two incredibly primitive backwoods types have just been released from prison for kidnapping the local police chief's daughter but still have a hankering for a woman.
The 80 Goes to Sparta Trailer (1969)
01 August 1969
This feature documentary studies the different faces of Montreal’s Greek community in 1969. Instead of giving voice to the businessmen and well-integrated few, the film highlights the cultural and economic problems encountered by new immigrants and their families.
The Light Fantastick Trailer (1974)
01 January 1974
A detailed retrospective of animation and animation techniques at the National Film Board of Canada.
