To My Son in Spain: Finnish Canadians in the Spanish Civil War
“To My Son”
Synopsis
This documentary features the story of Jules Paivio, the last living Canadian volunteer of the infamous Mackenzie-Papineau Battallion of the “International Brigades”. When Jules left from his home near Port Arthur (Thunder Bay), Ontario, his father, a famous Finnish poet, wrote a lasting lament: “To My Son In Spain”. In 1936-37, 1700 Canadians volunteered to fight with the Spanish people against a fascist coup d’etat led by elements of the Spanish Army. Backed by Musselini and Hitler, the fascists were bent on overthrowing Spain’s democratically elected socialist government and replacing it with military and church rule. It could be argued this conflict marked the true beginning of what would become World War II.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Dave Clement
- Screenplay & Story
- Dave Clement, Saku Pinta
- Original Score
- Rory Bohler
- Original Title
- To My Son in Spain: Finnish Canadians in the Spanish Civil War
- Release Date
- 30/05/2009
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 42m
- Production Studios
- Ontario Arts Council, Thunderstone Pictures, Canada Council for the Arts
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dave Clement
Dave Clement, Saku Pinta
Rory Bohler
Dave Clement
Dave Clement, Saku Pinta
Department Leadership Roster
Dave Clement
Writer
Dave Clement
Producer
Saku Pinta
Writer
Dave Clement
Director
Saku Pinta
Producer
Dave Clement
Editor
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What is To My Son in Spain: Finnish Canadians in the Spanish Civil War about?
This documentary features the story of Jules Paivio, the last living Canadian volunteer of the infamous Mackenzie-Papineau Battallion of the “International Brigades”. When Jules left from his home near Port Arthur (Thunder Bay), Ontario, his father, a famous Finnish poet, wrote a lasting lament: “To My Son In Spain”. In 1936-37, 1700 Canadians volunteered to fight with the Spanish people against a fascist coup d’etat led by elements of the Spanish Army. Backed by Musselini and Hitler, the fascists were bent on overthrowing Spain’s democratically elected socialist government and replacing it with military and church rule. It could be argued this conflict marked the true beginning of what would become World War II.
Who directed To My Son in Spain: Finnish Canadians in the Spanish Civil War?
To My Son in Spain: Finnish Canadians in the Spanish Civil War was directed by Dave Clement.
Who stars in To My Son in Spain: Finnish Canadians in the Spanish Civil War?
The principal cast of To My Son in Spain: Finnish Canadians in the Spanish Civil War includes Michelle Derosier, Jules Päiviö, Michael Petrou.
When was To My Son in Spain: Finnish Canadians in the Spanish Civil War released and how long is it?
To My Son in Spain: Finnish Canadians in the Spanish Civil War was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 42m.
Who composed the musical score for To My Son in Spain: Finnish Canadians in the Spanish Civil War?
The original motion picture soundtrack for To My Son in Spain: Finnish Canadians in the Spanish Civil War was composed by Rory Bohler.