The Best Damn Fiddler from Calabogie to Kaladar

7.7 1969 | 50 min

Drama

"The Best Damn Fiddler from Calabogie to Kaladar" tells the story of Emery Prometer, a proud bush worker in Ottawa Valley, resisting government aid to support his family. The film compassionately depicts their struggles and the resolve of Emery's daughter, Rosie, (Margot Kidder in her film debut) to break the cycle of poverty through education. This '60s NFB standout authentically portrays their dignity amid hardship, showcasing Canadian filmmaking despite hurdles from private broadcasters' cost concerns. The Best Damn Fiddler from Calabogie to Kaladar won eight Canadian Film Awards, including Best Picture (John Kemeny, Barrie Howells), Director (Peter Pearson), Cinematography (Tony Ianzelo), Screenplay (Joan Finnegan) and Lead Actor (Chris Wiggins).

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Title: The Best Damn Fiddler from Calabogie to Kaladar
Original Title: The Best Damn Fiddler from Calabogie to Kaladar
Year: 1969
Release Date: March 1, 1969
Rating: 7.7/10 (3 votes)
Popularity: 0.5
Runtime: 50 minutes
Genres: Drama
Director(s): Peter Pearson
Writer(s): Joan Finnigan
Producer(s): John Kemeny, Barrie Howells
Language: English
Country: Canada
Budget: N/A
Revenue: N/A
Status: Released
Tagline: 
TMDB ID: 138774
IMDB ID: tt0222807
IMDB Link: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0222807
TMDB Link: https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/138774
Official Site: http://nfb.ca/film/best_damn_fiddler_from_calabogie_to_kaladar
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"The Best Damn Fiddler from Calabogie to Kaladar" tells the story of Emery Prometer, a proud bush worker in Ottawa Valley, resisting government aid to support his family. The film compassionately depicts their struggles and the resolve of Emery's daughter, Rosie, (Margot Kidder in her film debut) to break the cycle of poverty through education. This '60s NFB standout authentically portrays their dignity amid hardship, showcasing Canadian filmmaking despite hurdles from private broadcasters' cost concerns.  The Best Damn Fiddler from Calabogie to Kaladar won eight Canadian Film Awards, including Best Picture (John Kemeny, Barrie Howells), Director (Peter Pearson), Cinematography (Tony Ianzelo), Screenplay (Joan Finnegan) and Lead Actor (Chris Wiggins).
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