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Opening Speech (1969) | Slate

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Rated 7.0 on TMDB

Opening Speech

Norman McLaren attempts to give the opening speech for the first Montreal International Film Festival, but his microphone won't cooperate.

Released: 1969
Runtime: 7m
Genres: Animation, Comedy
Country: Canada
Language: English

Direction and writing

Norman McLarenDirector, Writer

Arthur LipsettAssistant Director

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Cast

Norman McLarenSelf

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