Great Reviews!
Creative, interesting and
beautifully photographed, Duval has brought history to life in a way we can all relate to.
Rob Leverty, The Ontario Historical Society
A unique project that takes an imaginative approach to history.
Jay Stone, The Ottawa Citizen
Summary
With a keen eye for amateur outdoor photography, Sylviane
brings to life an abandoned woodlot in Eastern Ontario's Township
of South Stormont.
Grouping 300 large landscapes, tiny details and re-enactments in period costume into six chapters
- a prologue, four seasons and an epilogue - Sylviane narrates a story for each chapter based on the region's
rich history and the generations of Gallingers who owned the land for nearly 200 years.
Sylviane blends well researched documentary, colourful characters, captivating
stories and beautiful photography into a lively docudrama that will appeal to everybody.
Prologue 1780 - Land of My
Fathers
The Iroquois face uncertainty.
Spring 1784 - Loyal to the King
Settlers
clear the forest.
Summer
1860 - Sweat Equity
Landowners dodge their road-building duties.
Fall 1939 - World of
Change
The wives learn of Canada's declaration of war.
Winter 1998 - Ice Storm!
Neighbours help out as nature takes a hit.
Epilogue 2008 - Full Circle
A
look ahead.
Running
time: 27 minutes.
The DVD is earmarked for charities to use as a fundraiser and keep all the profit from
all the sales they make. Charities are welcome to apply. To date, they include The project has received financial support from
Studio work by KAV Productions Inc.