A Day in June

This short documentary profiles Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day parade in Montreal in 1959. The annual parade takes place every June 24th in memory of Saint-Jean-Baptiste, the patron saint of Québec. Candid shots of youngsters preparing their costumes for the festivities are partnered with a lively jazz soundtrack. All the Montrealers and out-of-town tourists featured in this film avidly participate in a public festivity that is dear to their hearts.

Country:

Canada

Genre:

Documentary

Duration:

23 minutes

Year:

1958

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Company:

ONF | NFB

Cast:

Crew:

Director of Photography

Camera Operator

Sound

Camera Operator

Camera Operator