The Time of the Hunt

The Time of the Hunt is a Canadian drama film, directed by Francis Mankiewicz and released in 1972. An examination of masculinity, the film centres on Willy, Richard and Lionel, three friends on a weekend hunting trip who are instructing Richard's son Michel in the rituals and practices of what they believe it means to be a man.
The film's cast also includes Frédérique Collin, Luce Guilbeault, Amulette Garneau and Monique Mercure.
The film won three Canadian [Film Awards] at the 24th [Canadian Film Awards] ceremony, for Best Cinematography, Best Sound and a special achievement award for Mankiewicz.
It was later screened at the 1984 [Toronto International Film Festival|1984 Festival of Festivals] as part of Front & Centre, a special retrospective program of artistically and culturally significant films from throughout the history of Canadian cinema.