Ellis Island Tales (1980)

"Ellis Island Tales" - From 1892 to 1924, nearly 16 million emigrants from Europe passed through Ellis Island, a small block of land where a transit center was built, near the New York Statue of Liberty. "Ellis Island Tales, Stories of Wandering and Hope" - the book is composed of three major parts. Georges Perec and Robert Bober visited Ellis Island and with the help of texts and documents, restored what everyday life was about what some called "the island of tears".

Director: Robert Bober
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 118 min
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Screenplay

Production: INA
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr

Keywords

immigration

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ellis Island Tales about?
"Ellis Island Tales" - From 1892 to 1924, nearly 16 million emigrants from Europe passed through Ellis Island, a small block of land where a transit center was built, near the New York Statue of Liberty. "Ellis Island Tales, Stories of Wandering and Hope" - the book is composed of three major parts. Georges Perec and Robert Bober visited Ellis Island and with the help of texts and documents, restored what everyday life was about what some called "the island of tears".
Who directed Ellis Island Tales?
Ellis Island Tales was directed by Robert Bober.
How long is Ellis Island Tales?
Ellis Island Tales has a runtime of 1h 58m (118 minutes).
What genre is Ellis Island Tales?
Ellis Island Tales is a Documentary film.
Where was Ellis Island Tales produced?
Ellis Island Tales was produced in France.