Caffè Italia, Montréal (1985)
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.
Director:
Paul Tana
Writers:
Bruno Ramirez, Paul Tana.
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Pierre Curzi as |
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Tony Nardi as |
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Myriam Cyr as |
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Don Arrès as |
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Bernard Carez as |
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Benoît Dagenais as |
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Domenico Fiore as |
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Arthur Grosser as |
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Walter Massey as |
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Roger Michael as |
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Jacques Piperni as |
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Anna Starnino as |
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Frédérique Collin as voix off |
| Camera | Michel Caron | Director of Photography |
| Writing | Bruno Ramirez | Screenplay |
| Writing | Paul Tana | Screenplay |
| Production | Marc Daigle | Producer |
| Directing | Paul Tana | Director |
| Editing | Louise Surprenant | Editor |
| Sound | Pierre Flynn | Music |