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The Joy of Winter

1962 14 min
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How Canadians adjust to their long, snowbound season. Filmed with humour, The Joy of Winter shows people making the best of what they cannot change. From tiny tots to human polar bears the film leaves no doubt that, in the eyes of many Canadians, winter may offer more attractions than summer. Film without words.

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How Canadians adjust to their long, snowbound season. Filmed with humour, The Joy of Winter shows people making the best of what they cannot change. From tiny tots to human polar bears the film leaves no doubt that, in the eyes of many Canadians, winter may offer more attractions than summer. Film without words.

  • director
    Jean Dansereau
    Bernard Gosselin
  • executive producer
    Tom Daly
  • photography
    Michel Brault
    Jean Dansereau
    Bernard Gosselin
  • sound
    Marcel Carrière
  • editing
    Victor Jobin
  • sound editing
    Pierre Lemelin
  • re-recording
    Ron Alexander
    Roger Lamoureux
  • music
    Tony Romandini
    Yvan Landry
    Donald Habib
  • music direction
    Maurice Blackburn

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