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Date produced: 1951

Filmmaker(s):

A. I. Willinsky

Country of Production:

Canada

Languages:

English

Duration:

01:45:00

Length:

2 reels

Format:

16mm

Colour:

Colour

Sound Notes:

Silent

Sound:

With sound on discs.

Awards/Recognition:

Ontario Jewish Archives list of titled amateur films

Description:

"Item is an audio-visual production of Dr. Willinsky's trip to Israel. In the form of a travelogue, Willinsky accompanies footage of landmarks, ruins and the local population with audio commentary. The production includes a brief discussion of the formation of the state of Israel and features various cities, such as, Jerusalem and Tel-Aviv. Sadie [Willinsky] is occassionally spotted in the footage interacting with locals and visiting the homes of friends." Ontario Jewish Archives.

Resources:

This film is a part of the Dr. A. I. Willinsky fonds held by the Ontario Jewish Archives.

Locations:

  • Jerusalem, Israel (Filming)
  • Tel Aviv, Israel (Filming)

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Repository:

Dr. A. I. Willinsky fonds, Ontario Jewish Archives

Screenings:

  • Screened by the Toronto Amateur Movie Club in 1951 (Movie Makers, Nov. 1951, 375): Toronto, ON