The Pays d’en haut stories have become a timeless saga of success, spanning nearly 80 years. Claude-Henri Grignon's legacy is now an integral part of Quebec’s cultural heritage. In January 2016, after a 45-year break, Séraphin, Donalda, and the people of Sainte-Adèle made their return in a fresh new adaptation: Les pays d’en haut
La Presse
“I think young people will learn a lot about this era, which is often overlooked. They’ll discover what the conquest of the North was all about. Politically, they’ll also learn what a priest’s role was in a town. The reality of people at that time, the poverty. So, I believe it will do them good to learn more about our Quebec.”
Ohdio
“Author and screenwriter Gilles Desjardins is passionate about history, especially old newspapers, handwritten letters, and diaries from another era. In fact, he relied heavily on these to write the series Les pays d’en haut. On the occasion of the airing of the sixth and final season on ICI Télé, Gilles Desjardins shares the historical facts—sometimes amusing—that inspired some of the scenes in the TV series.”
CTVM
“Acquired by the prestigious platform Walter Presents, Les pays d’en haut will soon be airing in the United States!”
