Documentary, poetry and essay rolled into one, this compilation of stockshots and clips sourced from NFB productions of the '50s and '60s offers a singular lesson in Montreal history - its famous figures, symbolic places, and ordinary citizens. Without commentary, the film moves from the red light district to Jean Drapeau, the Jacques-Cartier market, department stores downtown, textile factories, and the construction of Place Ville-Marie. We meet Geneviève Bujold, Oscar Peterson, Monique Mercure, and Igor Stravinsky. We hear Raymond Lévesque, Jean Drapeau, and René Lecavalier.
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- Released
- Production
- ONF | NFB
Keywords
- quebec
- montreal, canada
- vie urbaine
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Top Cast
Paul Anka as Self (archive footage)
Geneviève Bujold as Self (archive footage)
Oscar Peterson as Self (archive footage)
Igor Stravinsky as Self (archive footage)
Carol-Lynne Traynor as Caroline
Top Crew
Luc Bourdon · Director
Michel Giroux · Editor
Christian Medawar · Producer
Yves Bisaillon · Executive Producer
Colette Loumède · Executive Producer
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