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Design Canada

Design Canada

Canada's heritage of graphic design

2018•1h 14m•7.0/10
Documentary

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7.0/10(1)

Through the lens of graphic design, “Design Canada” follows the transformation of a nation from a colonial outpost to a vibrant and multicultural society. What defines a national identity, is it an anthem? A flag? Is it a logo or icon? How do these elements shape who we are? In the 1960s and 1970s, these questions were answered by an innovative group of Canadian designers, who used design to unify the nation.

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Production

Film First Co., Hulse & Durrell

Language

EN

Status

Released

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Cast

Burton Kramer

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Rolf Harder

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Heather Cooper

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Fritz Gottschalk

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Stuart Ash

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Pierre-Yves Pelletier

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Hans Kleefeld

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Raymond Bellemare

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Allan Fleming

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Massimo Vignelli

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Diti Katona

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Marian Bantjes

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Douglas Coupland

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George Stroumboulopoulos

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Hunter Tura

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Hannah Sung

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