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In 1535 Jacques Cartier discovered the Ile aux Coudres in the Saint Laurent river and since then very little has changed. The makers of this film went in search of the old traditions of the inhabitants who sometimes use Rabelaisian French. They did not wish to merely observe these traditions, rather to experience and expose them. That is why they chose to film the hunting of the porpoise. The native Indians initiated this hunt and the present day inhabitants still follow in their 'predecessors' footsteps.
The film tries to be faithful to everyday life and that is why both scenes and dialogues are made by the characters. This, together with the rhythm it produces, creates a tension which is reflected in everyday life.