Phil Comeau's latest feature documentary, L'Ordre secret (The Secret Order), will be shown at Cineplex Cinemas Dieppe (both in its original French version and with English subtitles) starting December 2 and at the Cinéma du Centre de Caraquet starting December 9. Theatrical screenings in other towns in New Brunswick and elsewhere in Canada will be added in the new year. In this NFB production, the filmmaker shines a spotlight on the Ordre de Jacques-Cartier, a powerful secret society that operated from 1926 to 1965, infiltrating every sector of Canadian society and forging the fate of French-language communities. It was a battle that continues to resonate today.
This theatrical release follows the film's world premiere at the Festival international du cinéma francophone en Acadie (FICFA), where it earned a special mention from the jury and won the audience choice award. Phil Comeau will be present at the December 9 and 10 screenings at the Cinéma du Centre de Caraquet, and will take part in a Q&A after the film.
What the media are saying
"An ambitious and necessary film. It paints a stunning portrait of the social and political struggles of Canadian francophone-minority communities. This work arrives at the right time, given the current political context in New Brunswick." - Sylvie Mousseau, Acadie Nouvelle
"A fascinating, moving, and important film! It brings up a lot of emotions. If you like a good story the way I do, you'll love it!" - Isabelle Craig, Lève-tôt, ICI Première
"This reminder of a not-so-distant past resonates with the news of the day." - Damien Dauphin, Le Moniteur Acadien
About the film
L'Ordre secret (The Secret Order) by Phil Comeau (85 min)
Produced by Christine Aubé for the NFB's Quebec, Canadian Francophonie and Acadian Documentary Studio in Moncton, in collaboration with Unis TV
