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The Walls come tumbling down

Canada, 1976
film

Shows the rampant demolition of older buildings in Montreal to make way for the new glass towers that nobody seems to want. Describes the efforts of individua..

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Some call it progress

Canada, 1978
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Some call it progress (TEFC)

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Vivre sa ville

Canada, 1967
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Walls and walls

United States, 1973
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Where have all the farms gone?

Canada, 1969
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23 Skidoo

Canada, 1964
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We can't stand still can we?

Canada, 1976
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A Street is witness

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Through a broken pane

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There is still time

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Boom (Canada's Expo 67)

Canada, 1967
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Fire of time

United States, 2000
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Au Hasard du temps

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Little Burgundy = La P'tite Bourgogne

Canada, 1969
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City limits

Canada, 1971
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Fight for a city

Belgium, 1977
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Janus

United Kingdom, 1975
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Down through the years: a random view of Montreal

Canada, 1964
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ACMI would like to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands and waterways of greater Melbourne, the people of the Kulin Nation, and recognise that ACMI is located on the lands of the Wurundjeri people. We recognise the connection of First Peoples to their Country and that Treaty marks a renewed relationship grounded in truth-telling, self‑determination and respect. We also acknowledge First Nations people as the original storytellers of this land and recognise their significant contribution to the contemporary moving image.