Mar 01, 1969
50 min
Full-HD

The Best Damn Fiddler from Calabogie to Kaladar (1969)

"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).

Category

Drama

Country

Canada

Companies

ONF | NFB

Margot Kidder

Rosie

Kate Reid

Glad

Chris Wiggins

Emery Prometer

William Thourlby

Adam

Paisley Maxwell

Miss Angelus

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