In Praise of Hands (1974)
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
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 27 min
Release Date: January 1, 1974
Music: Alain Clavier
Cinematography: Michel Thomas-d'Hoste
Editing: Albert Kish
Production: ONF | NFB, World Crafts Council
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
global, artisan, craft, craftsmanship
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is In Praise of Hands about?
- 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.
- Who directed In Praise of Hands?
- In Praise of Hands was directed by Donald Winkler.
- How long is In Praise of Hands?
- In Praise of Hands has a runtime of 27m (27 minutes).
- What genre is In Praise of Hands?
- In Praise of Hands is a Documentary film.
- Where was In Praise of Hands produced?
- In Praise of Hands was produced in Canada.