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Barbed Wire and Mandolins

7.0199748mMovieDocumentaryHistory

Upon Canada's entry into World War II, the RCMP rounded up thousands of people it considered fascist sympathizers. Among them, 700 Italian-Canadians were held for up to three years in internment camps. None were ever charged with a criminal offence.

DirectorNicola Zavaglia

WritersSam Grana·Nicola Zavaglia

ProducerDon Haig

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NFB

Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Nicola Zavaglia

Self - Narrator (voice)

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Barbed Wire and Mandolins — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Barbed Wire and Mandolins?

Barbed Wire and Mandolins is streaming on NFB in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Barbed Wire and Mandolins on Netflix?

No, Barbed Wire and Mandolins is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on NFB.

Is Barbed Wire and Mandolins on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Barbed Wire and Mandolins isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on NFB instead.

Where can I watch Barbed Wire and Mandolins for free?

Barbed Wire and Mandolins is available to stream free (with ads) on NFB in Canada.