What is the duration of The Idea of North?

The duration of The Idea of North is 57 mins.

What is the original language of The Idea of North?

The original language of The Idea of North is English.

Who directed The Idea of North?

The Idea of North was directed by Judith Pearlman.

Which studio made The Idea of North?

The Idea of North was produced by CBC.

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Q: Does The Idea of North have end credit scenes?

The Idea of North does not have end credit scenes.

Fantasy

Documentary

Drama

Runtime

57 mins

Language

English

Glenn Gould narrates a student’s winter trek from Toronto to the far‑reaches of Winnipeg, weaving evocative images of the Canadian landscape with a resonant musical score that highlights the North’s grandeur. The film adapts Gould’s own radio documentary of the same name, offering a poetic travelogue of the region.

CBC

Studio

Judith Pearlman

Director

Does The Idea of North have end credit scenes?

No!

The Idea of North does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

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Bob Burns

Wally McLean

Marianne Schroeder

Self

Glenn Gould

Himself

Geoffrey Reed

Young Man

Jim Lotz

Self

R.A.J. Phillips

Self

Frank Vallee

Self

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