Le reel du pendu
Jan 01, 1972 · 57m
Director
André GladuOverview
Feature-length documentary filmed in three locations as far apart as possible: Louisiana, Acadia and Quebec, but where Le reel du pendu is played – a musical piece performed on the violin, harmonica and guitar or the accordion for over two hundred years. Through this improvised music of a death row inmate, the spectator is invited to discover for himself “the sound of the French in America”.
Cast of Le reel du pendu
Crew of Le reel du pendu
About Le reel du pendu
What is Le reel du pendu about?
Feature-length documentary filmed in three locations as far apart as possible: Louisiana, Acadia and Quebec, but where Le reel du pendu is played – a musical piece performed on the violin, harmonica and guitar or the accordion for over two hundred years. Through this improvised music of a death row inmate, the spectator is invited to discover for himself “the sound of the French in America”.
When was Le reel du pendu released?
Le reel du pendu was released on January 1, 1972.
How long is Le reel du pendu?
Le reel du pendu runs 57 minutes.
Who directed Le reel du pendu?
Le reel du pendu was directed by André Gladu.
Who is in the cast of Le reel du pendu?
The cast of Le reel du pendu includes Isom Fontenot (harmonica), Dennis McGhee (violin), S.D Courville (violin), Alphonse "Bois Sec" Ardoin (accordionist) and Majorique Duguay (singer).