

As they undergo 12 weeks of intensive training, a group of young civilians is gradually moulded into soldiers. The Basic Training, a prerequisite for joining the Canadian Armed Forces, becomes the gateway to exploring the inner workings of a world governed by its own rules and values.
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Jean-François Caissy's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
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