Films about New France
View documentaries and films which explore the tensions and conflicts between the French, English and Indigenous inhabitants of the continent.
Documentaries
Samuel de Champlain
Watch this short film which tells the story of Samuel de Champlain’s life in the new settlement.
Madwoman of God
Watch this feature-length film, which tells the story of Marie de l’Incarnation, the first female writer of New France.
New England and New France
Watch this documentary about the tensions which arose between New England and New France.
The Other Side of the Ledger
This film explores the history of the trade relationship between the Hudson’s Bay Company and their Indigenous suppliers.
Dreams of a Land
View animated drawings which illustrate the life and explorations of Samuel de Champlain, founder of Québec City.
Featured
Madwoman of God (film)
Watch this feature-length film, which tells the story of Marie de l’Incarnation, the first female writer of New France.