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The Best Damn Fiddler from Calabogie to Kaladar (1969)

ALL 03/01/1969 (en) Drama 50 Min
  • Release
    03/01/1969
  • Production
    ONF | NFB
  • Rotten tomato
    60%
  • Original title
    The Best Damn Fiddler from Calabogie to Kaladar
  • Original language
    en
  • Production Cost
  • 0.00
    -

Overview

"The Best Damn Fiddler from Calabogie to Kaladar" tells the story of Emery Prometer, a proud bush worker in Ottawa Valley, resisting government aid to support his family. The film compassionately depicts their struggles and the resolve of Emery's daughter, Rosie, (Margot Kidder in her film debut) to break the cycle of poverty through education. This '60s NFB standout authentically portrays their dignity amid hardship, showcasing Canadian filmmaking despite hurdles from private broadcasters' cost concerns. The Best Damn Fiddler from Calabogie to Kaladar won eight Canadian Film Awards, including Best Picture (John Kemeny, Barrie Howells), Director (Peter Pearson), Cinematography (Tony Ianzelo), Screenplay (Joan Finnegan) and Lead Actor (Chris Wiggins).

  1. Peter Pearson

    Director

  2. Story



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The Best Damn Fiddler from Calabogie to Kaladar (1969) 50 Min

ALL 03/01/1969 (en)
Drama
  • Release 03/01/1969
  • Production
    ONF | NFB
  • Original title The Best Damn Fiddler from Calabogie to Kaladar
  • en
  • Revenue0.00

Overview

"The Best Damn Fiddler from Calabogie to Kaladar" tells the story of Emery Prometer, a proud bush worker in Ottawa Valley, resisting government aid to support his family. The film compassionately depicts their struggles and the resolve of Emery's daughter, Rosie, (Margot Kidder in her film debut) to break the cycle of poverty through education. This '60s NFB standout authentically portrays their dignity amid hardship, showcasing Canadian filmmaking despite hurdles from private broadcasters' cost concerns. The Best Damn Fiddler from Calabogie to Kaladar won eight Canadian Film Awards, including Best Picture (John Kemeny, Barrie Howells), Director (Peter Pearson), Cinematography (Tony Ianzelo), Screenplay (Joan Finnegan) and Lead Actor (Chris Wiggins).

  1. Peter Pearson

    Director

  2. Story

  3. Michael McKennirey

    Editor

  4. Barrie Howells, John Kemeny

    Producer



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