Strangers for the Day (1962)
This short documentary shows the reactions of European immigrants as they land in Halifax at the beginning of the 1960s. From the port, we follow them on a snowy journey by train to Montreal.
Director: Jacques Godbout, Georges Dufaux
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 27 min
Release Date: January 1, 1962
Screenplay
Cinematography: Georges Dufaux, Gilles Gascon
Editing: Georges Dufaux, Monique Fortier
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Original Language: en
Themes
Immigrant and Refugee Lives
Keywords
immigrant, immigration, montreal, canada, train, documentary short
More Films by Director: Jacques Godbout, Georges Dufaux
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Strangers for the Day about?
- This short documentary shows the reactions of European immigrants as they land in Halifax at the beginning of the 1960s. From the port, we follow them on a snowy journey by train to Montreal.
- Who directed Strangers for the Day?
- Strangers for the Day was directed by Jacques Godbout, Georges Dufaux.
- How long is Strangers for the Day?
- Strangers for the Day has a runtime of 27m (27 minutes).
- What genre is Strangers for the Day?
- Strangers for the Day is a Documentary film.
- Where was Strangers for the Day produced?
- Strangers for the Day was produced in Canada.
- What are the themes of Strangers for the Day?
- The themes of Strangers for the Day include: Immigrant and Refugee Lives.