The Idea of North
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Glenn Gould tells the tale of a student's winter journey from Toronto to distant Winnipeg with images and music reflecting the majesty of the North. Based on Gould's radio documentary of the same name.
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Glenn Gould - The Idea of North - Part 1 (OFFICIAL)
Type: Clip • Published 2018-02-23
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- Director
- Judith Pearlman
- Screenplay & Story
- Glenn Gould
- Original Title
- The Idea of North
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- CBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Judith Pearlman
Glenn Gould
David Knight
Judith Pearlman
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Glenn Gould
Writer
Judith Pearlman
Director
David Knight
Editor
Judith Pearlman
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What is The Idea of North about?
Glenn Gould tells the tale of a student's winter journey from Toronto to distant Winnipeg with images and music reflecting the majesty of the North. Based on Gould's radio documentary of the same name.
Who directed The Idea of North?
The Idea of North was directed by Judith Pearlman.
Who stars in The Idea of North?
The principal cast of The Idea of North includes Glenn Gould, Bob Burns, Geoffrey Reed, Jim Lotz, R.A.J. Phillips.
When was The Idea of North released and how long is it?
The Idea of North was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 58m.