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.

Released

1985-09-19

Genres

Documentary, History

Runtime

81 min

Status

Released

Directed / written by

Bruno Ramirez, Paul Tana, Paul Tana

TMDB rating

10.0/10 from 1 votes