Nails (1979)
This Oscar-nominated documentary short tracks the shift in the relationship of an individual to his work between the 19th century and today. Focusing on how nails are made, we first see a blacksmith laboring at his forge, shaping nails from single strands of steel rods. The scene then shifts from this peaceful setting to the roar of a 20th century nail mill, where banks of machines draw, cut, and pound the steel rods faster than the eye can follow.
Director: Phillip Borsos
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 13 min
Release Date: January 1, 1979
Editing: Raymond Hall
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Phillip Borsos
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Nails about?
- This Oscar-nominated documentary short tracks the shift in the relationship of an individual to his work between the 19th century and today. Focusing on how nails are made, we first see a blacksmith laboring at his forge, shaping nails from single strands of steel rods. The scene then shifts from this peaceful setting to the roar of a 20th century nail mill, where banks of machines draw, cut, and pound the steel rods faster than the eye can follow.
- Who directed Nails?
- Nails was directed by Phillip Borsos.
- How long is Nails?
- Nails has a runtime of 13m (13 minutes).
- What genre is Nails?
- Nails is a Documentary film.
- Where was Nails produced?
- Nails was produced in Canada.