Pierrot in Montreal

Pierrot in Montreal

1957 · 29 min

In this documentary short, Canadian mime Guy Hoffman, acting as Pierrot, introduces us to the art of pantomime. The streets of Montreal and the Belmont Amusement Park are the backdrop for the traditional story of Pierrot, who loses his love, Columbine, to Harlequin.

Directed by Donald Ginsberg

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