A Monk's Secret

A Monk's Secret

2009
27m
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Overview

This short documentary tells the story of a cheese—the famous Oka—and of the monks who make it. The Trappists in Oka, Quebec, began making the cheese around 1890, when a Trappist monk from France taught them the recipe, which dates back to the 11th century. Today, Brother Albéric continues to make the cheese at an abbey in Manitoba according to traditional methods and a secret recipe written in a mysterious notebook.

Status: Released

Language: FR

Production Information

Production Companies
ONF | NFB
Production Countries
Canada

Keywords

catholic monastery manitoba, canada cheese making

Quick Facts

Release Date September 1, 2009
Status Released
Language FR
Website Visit Site

Cast

Key Crew

Yves Étienne Massicotte
Director
Jacques Turgeon
Executive Producer
Anne-Marie Rocher
Producer
Yves Étienne Massicotte
Writer