Caffè Italia, Montréal

Caffè Italia, Montréal

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Status

Released

Release Date

Sep 19, 1985

Runtime

1h 21m

Genres

Documentary, History

Original Title

Caffè Italia, Montréal

Director

Paul Tana

Description

Using archival documents, fictions, current accounts, and excerpts from a theatrical creation, Paul Tana paints a nuanced portrait of the Italians of Montreal. From the first waves of immigration at the beginning of the century to the men and women taken to a prisoner of war camps during World War II, to the hardships and joys of building vibrant lives in Montréal. Caffè Italia Montréal chronicles a significant chapter in Canada’s history.