Here, in cinema verite style, film is used as a means of letting a family look in on itself, at the differences of outlook, lifestyle and values that separate the parents and two grown sons. Completely unrehearsed, it is a record on film, of a few days’ visit back home on the part of the older son (the filmmaker) and of the conversations that took place among the four in a genuine though abortive attempt to reach mutual understanding. The film is an example of the communications barrier that divides many families.
Credits
director
Bill Reid
co-producer
Colin Low
Tom Daly
production company
National Film Board of Canada
Language
English
Duration
01:24:00:00
Colour
Colour
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
33669
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Motion pictures - Awards
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Family - Canada
Documentary
Documentary → Cinema verite
Documentary → Documentary films - Canada
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Conflict of generations
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Family - Social aspects
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Conflict of generations
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Family - Psychological aspects
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Family reunions
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Interpersonal communication
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Relationships
Feature films
Feature films → Feature films - Canada
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Conflict of generations
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Interpersonal communication
Sound/audio
Sound
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)