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Caffe Italia Montréal

Where:

Quebec

When:

The 1900s The 1910s The 1920s The 1930s The 1940s

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 in 1985 — 81 minutes

Genres:

Documentary History

Languages:

English French Italian