The Memories of Angels

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.

• Release date
• September 5, 2008
• Runtime
• 81 min
• Genres
• Documentary
• Director
• Luc Bourdon

Cast

Paul Anka Self (archive footage) Geneviève Bujold Self (archive footage) Oscar Peterson Self (archive footage) Igor Stravinsky Self (archive footage)

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Carol-Lynne Traynor Caroline