The Coffin Affair (1980)

Name: The Coffin Affair
Released: 1980-09-10
Duration: 107 min
Rating: 6.2
Cast: Gabriel Arcand, August Schellenberg, Roger Lebel, Aubert Pallascio, Raymond Cloutier

1980 • 1h 47m

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Sep 10, 1980•CA, US•1h 47m

OriginalL'affaire Coffin

LanguageFrench

4 nominations

Synopsis

In 1953, a brutal bear attack in the Gaspé forest leaves three men dead, sparking fear and panic in the community. Prime Minister Maurice Duplessis, facing concerns about tourism and investment, chooses to deflect attention by scapegoating Wilbert Coffin, a local lumberjack with a troubled history. Coffin becomes the target of a political witch-hunt, his life and reputation ruined by false accusations. The story examines themes of injustice, power, and the relationship between people and nature, set against a backdrop of political maneuvering and wilderness. It explores the consequences of ambition and manipulation, questioning the impact of fear and deceit on individuals and communities, and the search for truth when appearances matter most.