Arrival (1957)

Arrival (1957) poster

This drama portrays an immigrant family and the mingled feelings of hope and despair that characterize their life in a strange land. An Italian wife joins her husband in a large Canadian city. After two years in Canada the husband feels his dream of a better life is close to realization, but his wife feels that differences of language and custom are insurmountable. How such feelings are dispelled by simple gestures of friendship from Canadian-born neighbours gives a heartening conclusion to the film.

Director: Donald Ginsberg
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 30 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: John Gunn
Editing: Martin Defalco
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Immigrant and Refugee Lives

Keywords

immigrant, canada, italian, immigration

More Films by Director: Donald Ginsberg
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Arrival about?
This drama portrays an immigrant family and the mingled feelings of hope and despair that characterize their life in a strange land. An Italian wife joins her husband in a large Canadian city. After two years in Canada the husband feels his dream of a better life is close to realization, but his wife feels that differences of language and custom are insurmountable. How such feelings are dispelled by simple gestures of friendship from Canadian-born neighbours gives a heartening conclusion to the film.
Who directed Arrival?
Arrival was directed by Donald Ginsberg.
Who stars in Arrival?
Arrival stars Gerry Sarracini, Hildegarde Rossi.
How long is Arrival?
Arrival has a runtime of 30m (30 minutes).
What genre is Arrival?
Arrival is a Drama film.
Where was Arrival produced?
Arrival was produced in Canada.
What are the themes of Arrival?
The themes of Arrival include: Immigrant and Refugee Lives.