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The Memories of Angels (2008)
Directed by Luc Bourdon
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.
Length 81 minutes
Actors
Paul Anka | Geneviève Bujold | Oscar Peterson | Igor Stravinsky | Carol-Lynne Traynor