Overture (1958)
Overture is a 1958 Canadian short documentary film directed by Gian Luigi Polidoro. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short. The film depicts the peacekeeping efforts of the United Nations, set against the music of Beethoven's Egmont Overture, performed by the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra.
Director: Gian Luigi Polidoro
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 10 min
Release Date: June 2, 1958
Production: ONF | NFB, United Nations Film Service
Country: Canada, United States of America
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Overture about?
- Overture is a 1958 Canadian short documentary film directed by Gian Luigi Polidoro. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short. The film depicts the peacekeeping efforts of the United Nations, set against the music of Beethoven's Egmont Overture, performed by the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra.
- Who directed Overture?
- Overture was directed by Gian Luigi Polidoro.
- How long is Overture?
- Overture has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).
- What genre is Overture?
- Overture is a Documentary film.
- Where was Overture produced?
- Overture was produced in Canada, United States of America.