Caffè Italia, Montréal
7.3
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.
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Cast
26 people
Pierre Curzi
Known for
The Barbarian Invasions
The Fall of the American Empire
Tony Nardi
Known for
Born to Be Blue
Mafia Inc.
Marc Daigle
Bruno Ramirez
Paul Tana
Also in
Jesus of Montreal
Louise Surprenant
Myriam Cyr
Known for
Species II
Gothic
Pierre Flynn
Don Arrès
Also in
And Hope to Die
The Funnier Side of Eastern Canada
Michel Caron
Bernard Carez
Also in
Every Child
'E'
Nicola Bardani
Paul Tana Director · Bruno Ramirez Screenplay Michel Caron Cinematographer
Budget $375K · First release September 19, 1985 · Produced in Canada
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Budget
$375,000
Production
Canada
Produced in
Languages
Original language
French
Spoken on screen
English · French · Italian
Release dates
Canada · September 19, 1985
Theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
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