Radio-Canada Commemorates Expo 67
Radio-Canada, the french version of the CBC, have just released this magnificent 4-disc DVD set to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Expo.This fab but french only DVD set includes:
Disc 1
• 24 National Pavilions
• 5 Canadian Pavilions
• 11 Theme Pavilions
Disc 2
• La Ronde
• Transportation at Expo 67
• Hostesses, Gastronomy, Fashion, etc.
Disc 3
• Opening Ceremonies
• Closing Ceremonies
• Expo 67's Great Moments
• Prologue, Impressions
Disc 4
• Interviews with Michel Jasmin and Yves Jasmin
• Extras: Dignitairies, Celebrities, Documents, etc.
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posted by Jason Stockl @ 12:02 pm
13 Comments:
Hi Jason,
Did you have a chance to watch the DVDs? Is the footage similar to the tapes released for the 30th anniversary of expo which were taken from SRC's program entitled: "Visite à l'expo" that aired in 1997?
I think so, at least for Disk 1. The rest seems to be previously unseen material.
I only ordered it today, I'll be getting it in a few days.
I'll keep you posted...
It's ashame that it is only, so far, being sold in French.
I wonder if Radio-Canada has received any complaints?
Dang...only in French? =(
Oh well, maybe this is the time for me to get serious about learning the language.
It looks totally awesome though. Jason, I hope you post a review for us.
I've actually received (a few) complaints that Expo Lounge is only in english...
I guess you can't please everyone!
I picked up a copy at Archambault by Beri-UQAM station last week after seeing it advertised in one of the weeklies. As I'm in Montreal on a short November vacation, quelle belle timing! I haven't had a chance to watch much of it yet, but the first disc's pavilion-by-pavilion tour is set to some pretty groovy music. I can't wait to explore all the discs! (Hourrah for French immersion!)
Ooooh, I can hardly wait! Mine's being shipped direct from Radio-Canada...
By chance, the Radio-Canada/CBC giftshop had it for $29.99 so I rushed right after work to pick it up. Now I'm looking at the wrapped box and torturing muself as to wether or not to unwrap it. I mean, how could an unwrapped box like this could be worth 20 years down the road...
Ha ha! Just kidding.
I still have an unwrapped 1997 boxed set... ;-)
I watch the 30th anniversary VHS box many times (3 1/2 hours running time) and to the new DVD box set and i was disapointed by the second. Visit the Expos pavilions in 3 1/2 hours is quite fast but imagine in one hour like on the DVD one of the new 4 1/2 hours box set.
The rest of the box set is sometime interesting but there's too much interviews and impressions. For shame i didn't videotapes the Visite à l'Expo in 97.
I just got the set. A bit of a quickie travelogue really, but really useful as a reference to design trends, some of which seem to still be in force today (especially type design).
Just wondering, the little Mayor Drapeau character who pops up over various segments -- is something supposed to happen if you click the remote then? I've tried but there don't seem to be any extra segments...am i missing something?
No, AJ, you aren't missing anything... It's just annoying!
Another thing I am disappointed in is no mention of Michèle Richard, anywhere. She only sang the official Expo 67 theme song, that's all...
I have the complete one hour "Camera 67" episode you can see for a few seconds in the "Expo 67,40 ans" segment on this box set.http://www.imavision.com/fr/estore,processwebpage,pagename-radiocanada_coffret50ans.html
I think it is out of print, i got mine at Cine Maison Royale - 948 Begin, Saint-Laurent, Quebec, H4M 2N5, Canada
514-956-7482
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