A City is

Canada, 1972

Film
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More than buildings, more than people, a city is a total expression of purpose and aspiration, past and present. This is a multi-image look at the conglomerate city, composed of a whole stream of visual and auditory impressions presented without commentary. Often the screen subdivides - two, three, a dozen images appear at the same time, creating a counterpoint of the turbulence and discord, the harmony and sophistication of the big city.

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Credits

director

James Carney

producer

Barrie Howells

production company

National Film Board of Canada

Duration

00:18:00:00

Production places
Canada
Production dates
1972

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