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Historical Sites and Monuments (7)
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The Buildings Already BegunWilliam Pettigrew 1967 17 minNot everyone agreed that the buildings already begun were worth finishing, but, in spite of opposition, Canada built its imposing Houses of Parliament in Ottawa on the hill above the river. From a rich archive of pictures of the federal Parliament buildings as they developed over the past hundred years, this film creates a vivid sense of being there. -
City Out of TimeColin Low 1959 15 minThis Colin Low documentary from 1959 depicts Venice in all its splendor. In the tradition of Venetian painter Canaletto, the film captures the great Italian city’s elusive beauty and fabled landscapes, where spired churches and turreted palaces soar into a blue Mediterranean sky. Narration by William Shatner.
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The Image Mill RevealedMariano Franco & Marie Belzil 2009 51 minThis documentary describes the final 3 months leading up to the opening of Moulin à images, an impressionistic performance-event celebrating Quebec City's 400th anniversary. Director Robert Lepage works with a member of the Ex Machina team, leading a group of talented and creative young people who were invited to build this monumental panorama.
This film by Mariano Franco and Marie Belzil demonstrates the scope of the Lepage project, highlighting the contribution of every artist. The Image Mill Revealed is an adventure in art for the viewing audience. -
The Image Mill2011 50 minThe Image Mill is an important archival record of a spectacular show put on by Robert Lepage and Ex Machina. The original work from 2008 is now part of our history. Shot from all angles (striking master shots, long pans and zooms), the film version includes breathtaking aerial views, while highlighting the narrative qualities of the original event and allowing Lepage’s symphonic and architectural vision to shine. René Lussier’s original soundtrack was reworked and reformatted to perfectly complement every image in this film, which immortalizes a monumental, iconic work celebrated worldwide for its artistry.
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Krzysztof Wodiczko: ProjectionsDerek May 1991 53 minThis full-length documentary examines the work of Krzysztof Wodiczko, an artist who has taken his art out of museums to project it onto the sides of buildings. The film explores Wodiczko’s philosophy of art as social contract and shows examples of his provocative work, which has lit up walls from London's Trafalgar Square to Zion Square in Jerusalem.
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LouisbourgAlbert Kish 1972 20 minThe Fortress of Louisbourg, a historic landmark on the Atlantic shore of Cape Breton Island, was originally built by King Louis XV to protect French possessions in the New World during the French colonial era. Its restoration is considered to be the biggest archaeological dig in North America. This film gives a detailed account of what was involved in the reconstruction and refurbishing.
