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.
Also presented:
37th International Festival of Films on Art, Canada (2019)
37th International Festival of Films on Art, Canada (2019)
| Director | Olivier D. Asselin |
| Script | Olivier D. Asselin |
| Editing | Dominique Sicotte |
| Sound | Olivier D. Asselin, Stéphane Barsalou |
| Cinematographer | Olivier D. Asselin |
| Music | Jean Olivier Bégin |
Image tirée du film Fondations // Image from the film Foundations
Image tirée du film Fondations // Image from the film Foundations
Image tirée du film Fondations // Image from the film Foundations
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Olivier D. Asselin
A graduate of INIS in directing, Olivier D. Asselin studied screenwriting before completing a master’s degree in experimental media at UQÀM. A socially active filmmaker, he directed near thirty short to mid-length films, fictions as much as documentaries and experimental films. Citoyens Inc. was rewarded in 2005 and Tout se tient won two awards in 2008. His feature documentary Pipelines, pouvoir et démocratie premiered at the 2015 RIDM and was subsequently screened at the 2016 Rendez-vous du cinema québécois, as well as festivals in Paris and Graz. Olivier is also a live video mixer and is member of several independent media collectives.
Biographies have been provided by third parties.
Biographies have been provided by third parties.
L’assaillant (2018); Les Guerriers du spectacle (2016); Pipelines, pouvoir et démocratie (2015); L’arrivée (2014); Marche des peuples (2014); Poing de Vues (2012); Les casseroles au grand prix (2012); Le fascisme à la carte (2012); Sabotage libéral (2012); Le Goût du métal (2011); En descendant la Châteauguay (2010); Fossil Fools Day (2010); Le Dr.Fordenstein (2009); Tout se tient (2008); Les Âmes en friche (2008); Honk You Very Much (2008); Bienvenue à Montebello ! (2007); Marketing, guerres et autres trompettes…(2007); Masse critique Montréal (2007); Un dimanche au biodôme avec les Koalas (2006); Sur les traces du processus créatif de Damien (2006); L’agneau (2006); Tribune Sauvage (2005); La marche Personne n’est illégal ! (2005); Grève 2005 – Je m’en souviendrai…(2005); Manipulez avec soin (2004); Le pouvoir de l’imagination (2004); L’ombre des reflets (2003); Cyberjeunes (2002); Lilith (2001); Les temps de la liberté (2000)
