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201483 minPGdocumentary

7.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Taking Shelter

201483 minPGdocumentary

7.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Over 400 Canadian feature films from the 1970s and 1980s are reassembled to depict a humorous alien invasion of Canada.

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Over 400 Canadian feature films from the 1970s and 1980s are reassembled to depict a humorous alien invasion of Canada.

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Thomas Bergerdirector

Jessica Schwarz

Jessica Schwarzcast

Heino Ferch

Heino Ferchcast

Natalia Wörner

Natalia Wörnercast

Petra Schmidt-Schaller

Petra Schmidt-Schallercast

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In a whimsical narrative, aliens disguised as Americans invade Canada, altering the lives of everyday citizens. "Taking Shelter" reassembles over 400 Canadian feature films from the 1970s and 1980s, a time when the Canadian tax shelter spurred film production. Directed by Jonathan Culp, the documentary blends genres such as science fiction, horror, and romance. This unique experiment in found-footage cinema reflects the creativity and absurdity of Canadian film history during a significant period.

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