1080423
1080423

In Praise of Hands

1974-01-01 en 27m
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 of Photography

Michel Thomas-d'Hoste

Editor

Albert Kish

Producer

Colin Low

Director

Donald Winkler

Producer

Tom Daly

Music

Alain Clavier

global artisan craft craftsmanship

Status

Released

Countries

  • Canada

Companies

  • ONF | NFB
  • World Crafts Council