A Return to Memory
““We learned to work with chaos.””
Synopsis
When Canada entered World War II, the National Film Board suddenly had an urgent new mission—and hundreds of women stepped forward, helping to create Canadian cinema as we now know it.
Top Cast
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Clare Coulter
Self - Narrator (voice)
Donald McWilliams
Self - Narrator (voice)
John Grierson
Self (archive sound)
Evelyn Cherry
Self (archive footage)
Margaret Ellis
Self (archive footage)
Margaret Ann Bjornson
Self (archive footage)
Gudrun Parker
Self (archive footage)
Susan Schouten
Self - group discussion leader
Release History & Theatrical Window
Ottawa International Animation Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Donald McWilliams
- Screenplay & Story
- Donald McWilliams, Michelle van Beusekom
- Original Score
- Melissa Hui
- Original Title
- A Return to Memory
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Donald McWilliams
Donald McWilliams, Michelle van Beusekom
Melissa Hui
Donald McWilliams
Annette Clarke, John Christou, Rohan Fernando, Nathalie Cloutier, Ariel Nasr
Department Leadership Roster
Donald McWilliams
Director
Donald McWilliams
Writer
Donald McWilliams
Editor
Annette Clarke
Producer
Ariel Nasr
Producer
Katherine Baulu
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for A Return to Memory.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Return to Memory
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Return to Memory about?
When Canada entered World War II, the National Film Board suddenly had an urgent new mission—and hundreds of women stepped forward, helping to create Canadian cinema as we now know it.
Who directed A Return to Memory?
A Return to Memory was directed by Donald McWilliams.
Who stars in A Return to Memory?
The principal cast of A Return to Memory includes Clare Coulter, Donald McWilliams, John Grierson, Evelyn Cherry, Margaret Ellis.
When was A Return to Memory released and how long is it?
A Return to Memory was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
Who composed the musical score for A Return to Memory?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Return to Memory was composed by Melissa Hui.