

This quirky little short by Gilles Carle was filmed on the pierced rock that stands near Quebec’s Gaspé peninsula. It is perhaps the most photographed natural phenomenon on Canada’s East Coast. Shot in the 1960s, the film has a very psychedelic feel to it, with animation, special effects, and a trio of women to guide us through.

Luce Guilbeault
(voice)
Lead
Anne Lauriault
(voice)

Suzanne Valéry
(voice)
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Gilles Carle's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
“Every frame feels alive. Percé on the Rocks is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”