The Memories of Angels (2008)

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.

Released Sept. 5, 2008 81 min 7+

Genres: Documentary

Keywords: tmdb.montreal-canada, tmdb.quebec, tmdb.vie-urbaine, imdb.montreal-quebec-canada, imdb.experimental-film, imdb.urban-setting, imdb.essay + 2 more, imdb.archive-footage, aspectratio.1-33-1

Watch Providers: Kanopy

Production Companies: ONF | NFB

Country: Canada
Production Country: Canada
Languages: English, French