The Tall Country (1958)
- Directed by
- Osmond Borradaile
- Country
- Canada
How it feels
This is a short documentary about life and work in the province of British Columbia in the 1950s. It shows different aspects of the region as a celebration of its one hundredth anniversary as a province.
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What happens
The Tall Country is a Canadian short documentary film, directed by Osmond Borradaile and released in 1958. Commissioned by the Government of British Columbia to commemorate the provincial centennial, the film depicts various aspects of life and work in the province. It was narrated by Canadian Broadcasting Corporation announcer George McLean. The film was one of three co-winners, alongside The Quest and Money Minters, of the Canadian Film Award for Best Theatrical Short Film at the 11th Canadian Film Awards in 1959. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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