Pictures from the 1930's (1977)
A film based on the exhibition organized by the National Gallery that toured Canada in 1975. The paintings are juxtaposed with black-and-white newsreel footage of the more obvious social realities during the years of the Depression. The film shows that the artists of the day, in spite of economic setbacks, produced an inspired body of work.
Director: Derek May
Runtime: 30 min
Release Date: January 1, 1977
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Pictures from the 1930's about?
- A film based on the exhibition organized by the National Gallery that toured Canada in 1975. The paintings are juxtaposed with black-and-white newsreel footage of the more obvious social realities during the years of the Depression. The film shows that the artists of the day, in spite of economic setbacks, produced an inspired body of work.
- Who directed Pictures from the 1930's?
- Pictures from the 1930's was directed by Derek May.
- How long is Pictures from the 1930's?
- Pictures from the 1930's has a runtime of 30m (30 minutes).