Caffè Italia, Montréal (1985)

10.0/10 • 81 min • Documentary History

Overview

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.

Cast

Pierre Curzi

Tony Nardi

Myriam Cyr

Benoît Dagenais

Domenico Fiore

Walter Massey

Roger Michael

Jacques Piperni

Frédérique Collin

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