The Painted Door (1984)

The Painted Door (1984) poster

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
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 24 min
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Production: Atlantis Films, ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

prairies, short film

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Painted Door about?
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.
Who directed The Painted Door?
The Painted Door was directed by Bruce Pittman.
Who stars in The Painted Door?
The Painted Door stars Eric Peterson, August Schellenberg, Linda Goranson.
How long is The Painted Door?
The Painted Door has a runtime of 24m (24 minutes).
What genre is The Painted Door?
The Painted Door is a Drama film.
Where was The Painted Door produced?
The Painted Door was produced in Canada.