The Battle of Vimy Ridge

2h

Documentary

War

A two-hour documentary which recreates for the viewer one of the greatest battles in Canadian military history. The film was made to show that Canadian character at its best, forging an identity for a country that before the First World War had been seen only as a British colony - an identity and a character that became recognized and respected throughout Europe.

Production Companies

ONF | NFB

Chum Television

CBC

Norflicks Productions Ltd.

CTF | FCT

Release date

21st Mar 1999

Status

Released

Spoken languages

English