This short, silent film captures a Sunday afternoon at a community skating rink. Iconic Quebec director Gilles Carle has the camera follow toddlers learning to skate, young girls flashing their skates and boys decked out in the colours of their favourite hockey teams. A picture perfect moment on a bright winter's day.
A film showing an afternoon at a community skating rink. Music urges everyone to strike out boldly, even toddlers who have only recently learned to walk. At center-ice, girls flash their skates in the wig-wag movement of the twist, and past them speed boys wearing sweaters of famous hockey teams.
What can you do on an ice rink? Skate of course. Alone or in family. You can play ice hockey, organize skating races or simply slide for pleasure.
Patinoire (1962), also known as The Rink, is a captivating documentary short film that celebrates the art, culture, and everyday life around the ice rink. With thoughtful observation and timeless imagery, this classic piece showcases the grace and energy of skaters, the atmosphere of the rink, and the joyful spirit of human movement on ice. A beautifully crafted short that blends artistic vision with documentary charm — perfect for fans of cinema history and visual storytelling.
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