CinemaOSMovie · 2008 · 1h 21m

The Memories of Angels

80%(1)IMDbDocumentary

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.

Directed byLuc Bourdon

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 21m
Language
FR
Released
September 5, 2008
Studios
ONF | NFB

Featuring

Cast & crew

5 credited
Starring
Paul Anka

Paul Anka

Self (archive footage)

Geneviève Bujold

Geneviève Bujold

Self (archive footage)

Oscar Peterson

Oscar Peterson

Self (archive footage)

Igor Stravinsky

Igor Stravinsky

Self (archive footage)

Carol-Lynne Traynor

Caroline

Creative team
Directed by
Luc Bourdon
Produced by
Christian Medawar

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