Notes for a Film About Donna & Gail (1966)
The story of two young women who go to the city to work in a dress factory, and who share a room to ease their expenses and their loneliness. The film shows the currents that brought them together and the facets of their natures that first made them seem compatible but eventually drove them apart. Their story reflects, to a degree, the situation of anyone who has ever shared the life of another.
Director: Don Owen
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 49 min
Release Date: January 1, 1966
Cast
Screenplay
Cinematography: Jean-Claude Labrecque
Editing: Barrie Howells
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Melancholic Reflections and Sadness, The Suffocating Silence of Loneliness, Melancholy Soul-Searching, Daily Struggles of the Working Class
Keywords
dressmaker, loneliness, labor, women
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Notes for a Film About Donna & Gail about?
- The story of two young women who go to the city to work in a dress factory, and who share a room to ease their expenses and their loneliness. The film shows the currents that brought them together and the facets of their natures that first made them seem compatible but eventually drove them apart. Their story reflects, to a degree, the situation of anyone who has ever shared the life of another.
- Who directed Notes for a Film About Donna & Gail?
- Notes for a Film About Donna & Gail was directed by Don Owen.
- Who stars in Notes for a Film About Donna & Gail?
- Notes for a Film About Donna & Gail stars Michèle Chicoine, Jackie Burroughs, John Sullivan, Ray Bellew, Aino Pirskanen, Gino Marrocco.
- How long is Notes for a Film About Donna & Gail?
- Notes for a Film About Donna & Gail has a runtime of 49m (49 minutes).
- What genre is Notes for a Film About Donna & Gail?
- Notes for a Film About Donna & Gail is a Drama film.
- Where was Notes for a Film About Donna & Gail produced?
- Notes for a Film About Donna & Gail was produced in Canada.
- What are the themes of Notes for a Film About Donna & Gail?
- The themes of Notes for a Film About Donna & Gail include: Melancholic Reflections and Sadness, The Suffocating Silence of Loneliness, Melancholy Soul-Searching, Daily Struggles of the Working Class.