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1950 14 min
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This short film presents an animated rendition of the story of the settlement of Canada. From the arrival of Jacques Cartier to the battle of the Plains of Abraham, we watch the whole country mature into a nation, its traditions enriched by all who touched it.

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This short film presents an animated rendition of the story of the settlement of Canada. From the arrival of Jacques Cartier to the battle of the Plains of Abraham, we watch the whole country mature into a nation, its traditions enriched by all who touched it.

History - Canada All subjects
  • director
    George Dunning
    Evelyn Lambart
  • animation
    George Dunning
    Evelyn Lambart
  • producer
    Tom Daly
  • music
    Eldon Rathburn

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