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A Place to Stand

A Place to Stand

1967Short⏱️ 17m
DocumentaryShort
6.7
IMDB Rating
186 votes

A multi-image large-format film showcasing life in Ontario without narration and dialogue.

Director
Christopher Chapman
Writers
N/A
Stars
N/A
Language
English
Country
Canada
🏆 3
Wins
🎯 2
Nominations
💬 5
Reviews
📽️ View on IMDB

🎬 Technical Specs

Aspect Ratio
2.20 : 1
Sound
70 mm 6-Track
Color
Color
Filming Location
Ontario, Canada
Production
Columbia Pictures, T.D.F. for Ontario Dept. of Economics & Development

🏷️ Keywords

expo 67world's fairontario canadamulti screen

🎯 Categories

DocumentaryShort

⭐ Featured Review

stand in Ontario
by lee_eisenberg2017-03-04
10/10

"Christopher Chapman's Oscar-winning documentary short "A Place to Stand" got produced for the Ontario pavilion at the 1967 Expo held in Montreal that year. A kaleidoscopic look at Canada's most populous province, the documentary uses multi-dynamic image technique (wherein multiple images shirt simultaneously on panes). The viewer gets to see lots of the things that make Canada great. There's a reason why Michael Moore has so much praise for our northern neighbor. A well done documentary that deserved its Oscar. I recommend it. As for multi-dynamic image technique, Nor..."

💡 Did You Know?

This short was originally screened at the Ontario Pavilion at Expo '67 in Montreal, Canada.

📖 Synopsis

A multi-image large-format film showcasing life in Ontario without narration and dialogue.