Klee Wyck (1946)
This short documentary from the Canadian Artists series presents the art of Emily Carr, the Canadian painter who found exciting subject matter on British Columbia's Pacific Coast, with its giant trees and its Indigenous villages, totems and carvings. When Carr visited the Ucluelet Indian Reserve on Vancouver Island in 1898, the Nuu-chah-nulth people gave her the name Klee Wyck, meaning “Laughing One.” Her canvases are shown here amidst the landscapes and places where they were painted.
Director: Grant Crabtree
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 15 min
Release Date: January 2, 1946
Screenplay
Music: Maurice Blackburn
Editing: Cecily Sparks
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Grant Crabtree
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Klee Wyck about?
- This short documentary from the Canadian Artists series presents the art of Emily Carr, the Canadian painter who found exciting subject matter on British Columbia's Pacific Coast, with its giant trees and its Indigenous villages, totems and carvings. When Carr visited the Ucluelet Indian Reserve on Vancouver Island in 1898, the Nuu-chah-nulth people gave her the name Klee Wyck, meaning “Laughing One.” Her canvases are shown here amidst the landscapes and places where they were painted.
- Who directed Klee Wyck?
- Klee Wyck was directed by Grant Crabtree.
- How long is Klee Wyck?
- Klee Wyck has a runtime of 15m (15 minutes).
- What genre is Klee Wyck?
- Klee Wyck is a Documentary film.
- Where was Klee Wyck produced?
- Klee Wyck was produced in Canada.