Focuses on the Easter service in the Russian Orthodox Church of St Peter and St Paul in Montreal. The depth of the emotion touched by this ancient ceremony is reflected in the film. Filmed in a shadowy, taper-lit space, sonorous with chanting voices, and coloured with occasional views of icons and frescos, the film shows an absorbing religious experience.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
016275
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Easter
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Montreal (Quebec)
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Religion
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Rites and ceremonies
Documentary → Documentary films - Canada
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Christianity
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Easter
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Religion
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)