The Painted Door
1984•24m•4.3•Released
Drama
The Painted Door is a Canadian short drama film, directed by Bruce Pittman and released in 1984. Based on a short story by Sinclair Ross, the film was produced by the National Film Board of Canada and Atlantis Films of Toronto. It follows a housewife who struggles with loneliness after her husband ventures into a blizzard. The film received an Academy Award nomination for Best Live Action Short Film.
Director
Bruce Pittman
Languages
English
Studio
Atlantis Films
Cast
Eric Peterson
August Schellenberg
Linda Goranson
Production
Company
Atlantis Films
Company
ONF | NFB
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