"Hochelaga" is trickily structured and flamboyantly staged almost to a self-conscious fault, but nonetheless likewise rewards with a rich cinematic banquet.

There is a lot to admire in Hochelaga: wonderful performances, polished beauty, and historical intrigue make the film engaging.

Although it is technically beautifully realised and features an impressively varied and supportive score from Terry and Gyan Riley, not all of Girard's connections fully work.

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