In Praise of Hands
1974•27m•Released
Documentary
This short documentary pays tribute to the craftsmen everywhere whose work adds color and richness to life. Filmed in the Canadian Arctic, Finland, India, Nigeria, Japan, Mexico, and Poland, it shows the special skills of artisans working at their crafts - stone sculpture, pottery, ceramics, weaving, dyeing, puppet making, embroidery. Each indigenous skill is a reflection of the culture of the country.
Director
Donald Winkler
Languages
English
Studio
ONF | NFB
Production
Company
ONF | NFB
Company
World Crafts Council
Producer
Tom Daly
Producer
Colin Low
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