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The Memories of Angels
Résumé
Like today’s DJs who re-mix and energize contemporary music, Luc Bourdon has created a virtuoso mosaic of stockshots and clips from 120 NFB films to present Montreal of the ’50s and ’60s.
Documentary, poetry and essay rolled into one, The Memories of Angels is a singular lesson in Montreal history with its famous figures, symbolic places and ordinary citizens. Without a 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.
A loving tribute to the vitality of Montreal and a joyous experience for all generations.
2008, 80 min 23 s
Prix et mentions
Grand Prix Focus - Cinémathèque québécoise
Festival du nouveau cinéma
Du 8 au 19 octobre 2008, Montréal - Canada
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