Documentary ·History · Canada · 1985 · 1h 21m

Caffè Italia, Montréal

Director

Cast

Pierre Curzi as Tony Nardi as Myriam Cyr as Don Arrès as Bernard Carez as Benoît Dagenais as

Crew

Michel Caron — Director of Photography Louise Surprenant — Editor Bruno Ramirez — Screenplay Paul Tana — Screenplay Marc Daigle — Producer

Synopsis

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.

Key Collaborators

Paul Tana Director Michel Caron Director of Photography Louise Surprenant Editor Bruno Ramirez Screenplay Paul Tana Screenplay Marc Daigle Producer

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