City of Gold

Wolf Koenig

195722mEnglish
Accolades
1Oscar
Nomination
1Cannes
Win
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Synopsis

Classic short film depicts the Klondike gold rush at its peak, when would-be prospectors struggled through harsh conditions to reach the fabled gold fields over 3000 km north of civilization. Still photographs juxtapose Dawson City today against its bustling height in the gold rush.

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Documentary

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Awards & Recognition

Awards Dominance

1

Wins

3

Nominations

Won

  • Prix du documentaire - court métrage
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1958

Academy Awards

0Wins
1Noms
Nom

Short Subject (Live Action)

Tom Daly, Producer

1958

1957

Cannes Film Festival

1Wins
2Noms
◆ Won

Prix du documentaire - court métrage

1957
Nom

In Competition - Short films

Colin LOW, Wolf KOENIG

1957

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