Kurelek (1967)
A documentary about the self-taught painter William Kurelek, told through his paintings. There are scenes of village life in the Ukraine and the early days of struggle on a prairie homestead and the growing comfort of family life. In Ontario, Kurelek paints the present life of Canada with the same pleasure he painted the old.
Director: William Pettigrew
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 11 min
Release Date: January 1, 1967
Cast
- William Kurelek
- William Kurelek - Himself
- Richard Gilbert - Narrator
Screenplay
Music: Robert Fleming
Editing: William Pettigrew
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Kurelek about?
- A documentary about the self-taught painter William Kurelek, told through his paintings. There are scenes of village life in the Ukraine and the early days of struggle on a prairie homestead and the growing comfort of family life. In Ontario, Kurelek paints the present life of Canada with the same pleasure he painted the old.
- Who directed Kurelek?
- Kurelek was directed by William Pettigrew.
- Who stars in Kurelek?
- Kurelek stars William Kurelek, William Kurelek, Richard Gilbert.
- How long is Kurelek?
- Kurelek has a runtime of 11m (11 minutes).
- What genre is Kurelek?
- Kurelek is a Documentary film.
- Where was Kurelek produced?
- Kurelek was produced in Canada.