The Time of the Buffoons(1985)
Le Temps des bouffons
"This film belongs to everyone, it must circulate, like a bottle in the sea. Steal it, copy it, distribute it!" - Pierre Falardeau
The Time of the Buffoons Synopsis
A short film created (and narrated) in 1985 by Québécois director Pierre Falardeau. It compares English rule in Ghana with Canadian dominance in Quebec by showing the 200th anniversary celebration of the Beaver Club of Montreal.
The Time of the Buffoons (1985) is a documentary film directed by Pierre Falardeau, released on January 1, 1985 with a runtime of 15m. It stars Pierre Falardeau, Francis Fox, Marc Lalonde and Bernard Lamarre. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Pierre Falardeau
- Writers:
- Pierre Falardeau
- Producers:
- Pierre Falardeau
- Status:
- Released
The Time of the Buffoons Cast & Crew
Main cast
Pierre Falardeau
as Narrator
- Francis Fox
Francis Fox
as Self
- Marc Lalonde
Marc Lalonde
as Self
- Bernard Lamarre
Bernard Lamarre
as Self
- Roger D. Landry
Roger D. Landry
as Self
- Maurice Sauvé
Maurice Sauvé
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Pierre Falardeau, written by Pierre Falardeau, produced by Pierre Falardeau.
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The Time of the Buffoons Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 7 ratings.
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The Time of the Buffoons – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Time of the Buffoons online?
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The Time of the Buffoons (1985) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Time of the Buffoons?
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The main cast of The Time of the Buffoons (1985) includes Pierre Falardeau, Francis Fox, Marc Lalonde, Bernard Lamarre and Roger D. Landry. The film was directed by Pierre Falardeau. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Time of the Buffoons released?
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The Time of the Buffoons was released on January 1, 1985 and runs for 15m.
Is The Time of the Buffoons worth watching?
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The Time of the Buffoons (1985) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.