Overture
Originally released in 1958. Overture is a documentary film. directed by Gian Luigi Polidoro. At just 10 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 2, 1958
67 years ago
Runtime
0h 10m
10 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- ONF | NFB
- United Nations Film Service
Frequently Asked Questions
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 th...
Who directed Overture?
Overture was directed by Gian Luigi Polidoro.
How long is Overture?
Overture has a runtime of 0 hours and 10 minutes (10 minutes total).
When was Overture released?
Overture was released on June 2, 1958 in theaters.