Vive la rose

Vive la rose

7 mins | Drama, Animation, Music | Oct. 9, 2009

The tale of a tragic love story set in Newfoundland. When illness takes the woman he loves, a simple man raises his voice in melancholy song as a last farewell. The film, based on a song by local musician Emile Benoit, is anchored in a beautiful, remote corner of the province, and pays homage to its land, sea and the harsh lives of the local fishermen.

Vive la rose

7 mins | Drama, Animation, Music | Oct. 9, 2009

Vive la rose
The tale of a tragic love story set in Newfoundland. When illness takes the woman he loves, a simple man raises his voice in melancholy song as a last farewell. The film, based on a song by local musician Emile Benoit, is anchored in a beautiful, remote corner of the province, and pays homage to its land, sea and the harsh lives of the local fishermen.
Producers National Film Board of Canada, Global Mechanic
Original title Vive la rose
Directors Bruce Alcock
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