Canadienses, Los

Synopsis
Using documentary and newsreel material the film records the Mackenzie Papineau Battalion, the Canadian contingent involved with the International Brigades fighting in Spain during the Civil War of 1936-39. Includes interviews with former members of the International Brigade and dramatised readings of La Pasionaria’s speeches.
Language
English
Country
Canada
Medium
Film; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 57 min.
Technical information
Black-and-white / Sound
Year of production
1978
Availability
Hire
Uses
Introductory material for students beginning courses on the Spanish Civil War, European history dealing with Spain etc.*
Subjects
History
Keywords
Canada; International Brigade; Spanish Civil War

Credits

Director
Albert Kish

Distribution Formats

Type
Film
Format
16mm

Distributor

Name

Contemporary Films

Phone
020 7255 1444
Fax
020 7436 7950
Address
British Film Institute
21 Stephen Street
London W1P 2LN
Notes
Administrative address: Unit H Spectrum House, Gordon House Road, London NW5 1LP, tel: 020 7482 6204, fax: 020 7284 2809, email: inquiries@contemporaryfilms.com, http://www.comtemporaryfilms.com

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