Filmed in the town of Normétal in northern Québec, this short documentary provides a first-hand introduction to life in a frontier mining community where all roads lead to the pithead. Dweller of two worlds, the copper miner's life is one of contrasts. A mile underground are the rock face, the clattering drills, the dust of explosions; above ground, all the familiar activities of a small town. - NFB
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Gilles Groulx Director · Michel Brault Cinematographer
First release January 1, 1960 · Produced in Canada
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ONF | NFB
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Canada
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Original language
French
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French
Release dates
Canada · January 1, 1960
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