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The Memories of Angels

Name: The Memories of Angels
Director: Luc Bourdon
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2008-09-05
Duration: 81 min
Rating: 8
Cast: Paul Anka, Geneviève Bujold, Oscar Peterson, Igor Stravinsky, Carol-Lynne Traynor

Release Date: September 5, 2008

Genre: Documentary

Duration: 1h 21m

Rating: ⭐ 8.0/10

Director: Luc Bourdon

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

Storyline

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.