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Night of the Flood is a Canadian drama film, directed by Bernar Hébert and released in 1996. An experiment in integrating dance and theatrical staging into cinema, the film tells the story of a child born in a flooded land; his mother was the sole survivor of the flood after floating to safety on a raft built by the child's deceased father and being cared for by a guardian angel. The film also prominently features the dance troupe O Vertigo, performing dances choreographed by Ginette Laurin.
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- ↑ William Littler, "Dance feature puts viewers on stage". Toronto Star , November 27, 1987.
- ↑ "Order of Canada: Ginette Laurin". The Governor General of Canada . Retrieved 23 March 2017.
