Ten years after an enormous open-pit gold mine began operations in Malartic, the hoped-for economic miracle is nothing more than a mirage. Filmmaker Nicolas Paquet explores the glaring contrast between the town’s decline and the wealth of the mining company, along with the mechanisms of an opaque decision-making system in which ordinary people have little say. Part anthropological study, part investigation into the corridors of power, Malartic addresses the fundamental issue of sustainable and fair land management.
Genre: Documentary, Drama
Stars:
Crew: Nicolas Paquet (Director), Nicolas Paquet (Writer), Richard Desjardins (Music), Natacha Dufaux (Editor), François Pesant (Cinematography), Benoit Ouellet (Cinematography)
Country: Canada
Language: Français
Studio: franC doc, ONF | NFB
Runtime: 88 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: Feb 28, 2024
IMDb: 3