The Idea of North
1970, English. Directed by Judith Pearlman.
Glenn Gould tells the tale of a student's winter journey from Toronto to distant Winnipeg with images and music reflecting the majesty of the North. Based on Gould's radio documentary of the same name.
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- 0h 58m
- Post-credits
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- English
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- 5 August 1970
- Country
- Canada
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- Glenn Gould
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The Idea of North runs 58 minutes (0h 58m).
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The Idea of North isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 5 August 1970. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Idea of North?
If you liked The Idea of North, try Marvel Studios: Assembling a Universe, Van Gogh: Painted with Words, David Bowie: Five Years.
Who directed The Idea of North?
The Idea of North (1970) was directed by Judith Pearlman and stars Glenn Gould, Bob Burns, Geoffrey Reed.