Film

Caffè Italia, Montréal

1985 · 1h 21m · Documentary · History

IMDb

7.0

Using archival documents, fictions, current accounts, and excerpts from a theatrical creation, Paul Tana paints a nuanced portrait of the Italians of Montreal. From the first waves of immigration at the beginning of the century to the men and women taken to a prisoner of war camps during World War II, to the hardships and joys of building vibrant lives in Montréal. Caffè Italia Montréal chronicles a significant chapter in Canada’s history.

Pierre Curzi

Tony Nardi

Myriam Cyr

Don Arrès

Bernard Carez

Benoît Dagenais

Domenico Fiore

Arthur Grosser

Walter Massey

Roger Michael

Jacques Piperni

Anna Starnino

Frédérique Collin

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• Paul TanaScreenplay · Director
• Bruno RamirezScreenplay
• Marc DaigleProducer
• Michel CaronDirector of Photography
• Louise SurprenantEditor

Release date

September 19, 1985

Status

Released

Original language

French

Runtime

1h 21m

Genres

Documentary, History