The Memories of Angels

Overview

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

September 5, 2008

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English, French

Countries

Canada

Production

ONF,NFB,ONF | NFB

Cast

Geneviève Bujold,Paul Anka,Oscar Peterson,Carol-Lynne Traynor,Igor Stravinsky

Director

Luc Bourdon

Producer

Yves Bisaillon,Colette Loumède,Christian Medawar

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

Homepage

Official site

IMDb

tt1286825