Fondations

Blacksmith Mathieu Collette is internationally renowned in his field, an expert in a profession passed down through generations. An ardent supporter of his craft — an invaluable part of our cultural heritage — Mathieu has poured his body and soul into founding Les Forges de Montréal, an organization housed in a historic Griffintown building owned by the city. Shot over several years, this documentary recounts a passionate and exuberant man’s fight to preserve the blacksmith’s legacy, as well as his building, considered to be the last remaining blacksmithy in Canada.