This short documentary tells the story of a cheese—the famous Oka—and of the monks who make it. The Trappists in Oka, Quebec, began making the cheese around 1890, when a Trappist monk from France taught them the recipe, which dates back to the 11th century. Today, Brother Albéric continues to make the cheese at an abbey in Manitoba according to traditional methods and a secret recipe written in a mysterious notebook.
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Yves Étienne Massicotte Director · Jean Derome Composer Carlos Ferrand Cinematographer
First release September 1, 2009 · 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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Canada · September 1, 2009
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