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From the Ashes of War
Hierarchical level:Item (Accession level)Item number (ISN):322268Type of material:Moving imagesFound in:Archives / Film, Video and Sound -
Record information – Details Fonds/collection:NATIONAL FILM BOARD OF CANADA / OFFICE NATIONAL DU FILM DU CANADA: VIDÉOAccession:1982-0067Media:FilmPart:1 of 1Release date:1980Production company:National Film Board
Nederlandse Omroep StichtingProduction credit:director/editing, Michael McKennirey; producer, Tom Daly; Nico Crama; executive producer, Barrie Howells; Henk Suèr; commentator, Barry Cowling; photography, Savas Kalogeras; Kent Nason; Barry Perles; Don Virgo; sound, Bev Davidson; Hans Oomes; sound editing, Bill Graziadei; narrator, Alex Colville; music, Allan RaeDescription:This film uses stock shots, photographs, and rare archival film footage to document the liberation of Amsterdam by Canadian troops in May, 1945, and the events preceding it. Some of the worst battles, such as the Battle of the Schelde and the crossing of the Leopold Canal, are shown. The film is narrated by Alex Colville, internationally known painter, who was an official war artist at the time. The film captures the horror of a people at war and testifies to the strong friendship that developed between Holland and Canada. <29mn 45s>Language:EnglishOriginal number:106C 0180 038Notes:Detailed holdings information: -
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