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Vancouver, Canada-based Paperny Films is at work on The Last Days of World War II. Commemorating the 60th anniversary of the end of the war, the doc takes the POV of the Canadian soldiers, generals and politicians who were involved. A 2 x 1-hour series, the second episode focuses on how the war shaped Canada's modern economy, culture and position on the international stage. The budget is about CDN$500,000 (US$340,000). History Television in Toronto will broadcast the doc, which is scheduled to wrap this summer.

March 1, 2004

Vancouver, Canada-based Paperny Films is at work on The Last Days of World War II. Commemorating the 60th anniversary of the end of the war, the doc takes the POV of the Canadian soldiers, generals and politicians who were involved. A 2 x 1-hour series, the second episode focuses on how the war shaped Canada's modern economy, culture and position on the international stage. The budget is about CDN$500,000 (US$340,000). History Television in Toronto will broadcast the doc, which is scheduled to wrap this summer.