Overview

We witness the race for marriage of thousands of young people, wanting at all costs to escape conscription, then we are transported to the war factories and we thus witness the difficulties of work in this place. Then it's the Italian campaign in 1943 and, finally, the return to Quebec where readjustment to civilian life proves more difficult than it seems. These events are experienced and told by the voice of a young man.

Cast

Aimé Major, Hélène Loiselle, J. Léo Gagnon, Lucie Poitras, Jean-Claude Robillard, Mariette Duval, Ginette Letondal, Paul Berval

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What is "Il était une guerre" about?

We witness the race for marriage of thousands of young people, wanting at all costs to escape conscription, then we are transported to the war factories and we thus witness the difficulties of work in this place. Then it's the Italian campaign in 1943 and, finally, the return to Quebec where readjustment to civilian life proves more difficult than it seems. These events are experienced and told by the voice of a young man.

When was "Il était une guerre" released?

Il était une guerre was released in 1959.

Who stars in "Il était une guerre"?

The cast includes Aimé Major, Hélène Loiselle, J. Léo Gagnon, Lucie Poitras.