A Day in June (1958)
Overview : 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.
Release Date : January 1, 1958
Runtime : 23m
Genre : Documentary
Companies : ONF | NFB
Countries : Canada
Keywords : quebec, short film