Roman Kroitor Movies

  • 1962
    The Living Machine

    The Living Machine

    The Living Machine

    01962HD

    In two half-hour parts, The Living Machine explores the progress made in electronics technology and looks forward to an exciting world-to-be....

    The Living Machine
  • 1971
    North of Superior

    North of Superior

    North of Superior

    8.31971HD

    The second IMAX film made, commissioned by the Ontario Government, and produced by MultiScreen Corporation, later to become IMAX corporation. North...

    North of Superior
  • 1982
    Hail Columbia!

    Hail Columbia!

    Hail Columbia!

    7.31982HD

    The maiden voyage of Columbia, the first space shuttle, is recounted with footage shot on the ground and in space.

    Hail Columbia!
  • 1958
    Memory of Summer

    Memory of Summer

    Memory of Summer

    01958HD

    An attempt to recapture the magic of childhood as the cameras follow children at play.

    Memory of Summer
  • 1960
    The Cars in Your Life

    The Cars in Your Life

    The Cars in Your Life

    01960HD

    A light, humorous look at the motor car and the great North American itch for a place on the road. From the comparative peace of Honest Joe's...

    The Cars in Your Life
  • 2006
    Live Before the Letter

    Live Before the Letter

    Live Before the Letter

    02006HD

    Thanks to the development of techniques and the adventurous spirit of pioneering filmmakers, among whom Michel Brault occupies a central place, a new...

    Live Before the Letter
  • 1961
    Festival in Puerto Rico

    Festival in Puerto Rico

    Festival in Puerto Rico

    01961HD

    This short documentary features Canadian contralto Maureen Forrester as she sings at the Festival Casals, a musical event founded by the great...

    Festival in Puerto Rico
  • 1953
    Paul Tomkowicz: Street Railway Switchman

    Paul Tomkowicz: Street Railway Switchman

    Paul Tomkowicz: Street Railway Switchman

    5.71953HD

    In this film, Paul Tomkowicz, Polish-born Canadian, talks about his job and his life in Canada. He compares his new life in the city of Winnipeg to...

    Paul Tomkowicz: Street Railway Switchman
  • 1966
    Stravinsky

    Stravinsky

    Stravinsky

    7.71966HD

    This documentary is an informal portrait of the great modern composer Igor Stravinsky. Proudly American, though still very much an Old World figure...

    Stravinsky
  • 1978
    The Red Dress

    The Red Dress

    The Red Dress

    71978HD

    Kelly is a Métis man without treaty or hunting rights, struggling to sustain his traditional life. His daughter Theresa longs for a red dress...

    The Red Dress
  • 1958
    Blood and Fire

    Blood and Fire

    Blood and Fire

    01958HD

    The Salvation Army in action. Band rehearsals, personal reminiscences of an Army officer, and an unrehearsed "coming to Christ" in the Army Citadel...

    Blood and Fire
  • 1959
    The End of the Line

    The End of the Line

    The End of the Line

    01959HD

    This documentary short offers a nostalgic look at the steam locomotive as it passes from reality to history. In its heyday, the big smoke-belching...

    The End of the Line
  • 1959
    Glenn Gould: On the Record

    Glenn Gould: On the Record

    Glenn Gould: On the Record

    7.81959HD

    This short documentary (the second of two parts) follows Glenn Gould to New York City. There, we see the renowned Canadian concert pianist kidding...

    Glenn Gould: On the Record
  • 1977
    Strangers at the Door

    Strangers at the Door

    Strangers at the Door

    01977HD

    This drama tells the harrowing story of an immigrant family in the New World. On arrival in Canada, their hopes for a better life were dashed when...

    Strangers at the Door
  • 1977
    Hold the Ketchup

    Hold the Ketchup

    Hold the Ketchup

    01977HD

    This short documentary is about newcomers to Canada and what they eat. Funny, mouth-watering and visually delectable, it takes us into the specialty...

    Hold the Ketchup
  • 1970
    Tiger Child

    Tiger Child

    Tiger Child

    01970HD

    It was the time when fire got stolen by tigers so uncle tiger gets his sisters son to get back the fire but when he gets to the village he forgets...

    Tiger Child
  • 1982
    First Winter

    First Winter

    First Winter

    7.0711982HD

    First Winter is a 1982 Canadian short film directed by John N. Smith. With the father away, an Irish immigrant family struggle to survive their first...

    First Winter
  • 1958
    A Foreign Language

    A Foreign Language

    A Foreign Language

    01958HD

    This film observes, in a Montréal public school, the teaching of English to immigrant children. To thousands of children arriving in Canada...

    A Foreign Language
  • 1979
    Canada Vignettes: Love on Wheels

    Canada Vignettes: Love on Wheels

    Canada Vignettes: Love on Wheels

    01979HD

    This short fiction film tells the love story between a young anglophone and a young francophone who unite their destinies in roller skates.

    Canada Vignettes: Love on Wheels
  • 1980
    Nose and Tina

    Nose and Tina

    Nose and Tina

    01980HD

    The unusual story of Nose and Tina, 2 people in love. He is employed as a brakeman, she as a sex worker.

    Nose and Tina