Le temps de la Manic (1980)

1980

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May 2, 1980•Canada

LanguageFrench

Synopsis

"Le Temps de la Manic" is a documentary exploring the lives of those who worked on the Manic-Outardes hydroelectric projects on Quebec's North Shore between 1958 and 1978. The film honors the men and women who participated in Quebec's first major collaborative undertaking, presenting a personal and historical narrative. The documentary focuses on Jean-Noël Laprise, known as "the Switch," his wife Andrée Laprise (Grenier), their four children, and other people involved in this important period of Quebec's history. Including Édouard Hovington, Véronique Hovington, Camille Brisson, Léo Boisclair, Denis Ouellet, Gérard Debigaré, and Fernande Buissière, these individuals share their memories of life during the Manic project. Interviews with former Prime Minister René Lévesque provide insight into the political context of the project. Through these firsthand accounts, "Le Temps de la Manic" vividly portrays a pivotal era that shaped modern Quebec, highlighting the human impact of a major regional engineering achievement.