Overture
Oeuverture
Synopsis
Overture is a 1958 Canadian short documentary film directed by Gian Luigi Polidoro. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short. The film depicts the peacekeeping efforts of the United Nations, set against the music of Beethoven's Egmont Overture, performed by the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gian Luigi Polidoro
- Original Title
- Oeuverture
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 10m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB, United Nations Film Service
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gian Luigi Polidoro
Department Leadership Roster
Gian Luigi Polidoro
Director
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What is Overture about?
Overture is a 1958 Canadian short documentary film directed by Gian Luigi Polidoro. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short. The film depicts the peacekeeping efforts of the United Nations, set against the music of Beethoven's Egmont Overture, performed by the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra.
Who directed Overture?
Overture was directed by Gian Luigi Polidoro.
Who stars in Overture?
The principal cast of Overture includes Not specified.
When was Overture released and how long is it?
Overture was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 10m.