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  • Premières armes (2018)
  • 106 min | Documentary
Premières armes (2018)
106 min | Documentary
As they undergo 12 weeks of intensive training, a group of young civilians is gradually moulded into soldiers. The Basic Training, a prerequisite for joining the Canadian Armed Forces, becomes the gateway to exploring the inner workings of...See moreAs they undergo 12 weeks of intensive training, a group of young civilians is gradually moulded into soldiers. The Basic Training, a prerequisite for joining the Canadian Armed Forces, becomes the gateway to exploring the inner workings of a world governed by its own rules and values. Avoiding a judgmental approach, Premières armes (First Stripes) observes the process through which candidates are trained and integrated into the army. Thrust into an austere environment where discipline reigns supreme, the recruits submit to learning the ropes with mixed feelings of apprehension and enthusiasm. They understand that, from now on, the group takes precedence over the individual, and country comes before self. See less
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Writer
Jean-François Caissy (scenario)
Producer
Johanne Bergeron
Composer
Julien Bilodeau
Cinematographer
Nicolas Canniccioni
Editor
Mathieu Bouchard-Malo
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Updated Feb 20, 2018
Release date
Sep 14, 2018 (United States)
Awards
1 win & 2 nominations

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