Movie Description

The Battle of Vimy Ridge

(1999)

Overview

A two-hour documentary which recreates for the viewer one of the greatest battles in Canadian military history. The film was made to show that Canadian character at its best, forging an identity for a country that before the First World War had been seen only as a British colony - an identity and a character that became recognized and respected throughout Europe.

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Original TitleThe Battle of Vimy Ridge

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1999-03-21

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 02h 00m

Production CompaniesONF | NFB,Chum Television,CBC,Norflicks Productions Ltd.,CTF | FCT

Genres

  • Documentary
  • War