Image and music work together—either by contrast or analogy—to conjure up the look of Canada. Moods and activities; far-ranging landscapes; a bird’s-eye view of great industrial complexes: all this and much more are fitted into a compelling visual composition that suggests, rather than spells out, the many ingredients that have slowly built a nation. A film without words.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
007697
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Canada - Description and travel
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Cities and towns - Interpretive programs
Crafts & Visual Arts → Aesthetics
Crafts & Visual Arts → Images, Photographic
Documentary → Documentary films - Canada
Music & Performing Arts → Conductors (Music)
Music & Performing Arts → Motion pictures and music
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)