Canada Vignettes: The Move (1985)

Canada Vignettes: The Move (1985) poster

In this short documentary from the Canada Vignettes series, a Saskatchewan grain elevator is moved across the snow-covered prairie to a new home after nearly a half-century of use. The film follows the lifting and transporting of the 9-storey, 200-ton structure, and examines the feelings of the people as they witness the final passing of their town's one and only grain elevator.

Director: Larry Bauman
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 5 min
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Screenplay

Cinematography: Larry Bauman, Charles Konowal
Editing: Larry Bauman
Original Language: en

Keywords

agriculture, farming, cultural preservation

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Canada Vignettes: The Move about?
In this short documentary from the Canada Vignettes series, a Saskatchewan grain elevator is moved across the snow-covered prairie to a new home after nearly a half-century of use. The film follows the lifting and transporting of the 9-storey, 200-ton structure, and examines the feelings of the people as they witness the final passing of their town's one and only grain elevator.
Who directed Canada Vignettes: The Move?
Canada Vignettes: The Move was directed by Larry Bauman.
How long is Canada Vignettes: The Move?
Canada Vignettes: The Move has a runtime of 5m (5 minutes).
What genre is Canada Vignettes: The Move?
Canada Vignettes: The Move is a Documentary film.