Canada the Land

1971 0h 8m EN

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6.8

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★6.8TMDB · 4

Documentary

Synopsis

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Filmed for the most part from a low-flying aircraft, this documentary short presents a breathtaking view of Canada from coast to coast. Showing the varied terrain, from craggy coast to towering glacier, the film illustrates Canada’s pristine wilderness as well as today's industrial and urban realities. Canada the Land was specially commissioned for the Canada Pavilion at the Osaka World Fair in 1970.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Jean-Claude Labrecque
Languages: English
Countries: Canada

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RUNTIME

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Tight 8-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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2 / 7

ERA

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55 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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3 / 7

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Jean-Claude Labrecque, shot by Jean-Claude Labrecque. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Editor Rex Tasker shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0225319 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 4 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Jean-Claude Labrecque directs. Jean-Claude Labrecque behind the camera. Rex Tasker cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Canada. Dialogue in English.

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1Tight 8-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
255 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Jean-Claude Labrecque, shot by Jean-Claude Labrecque. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Editor Rex Tasker shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6IMDB entry: tt0225319 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 4 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.