The Water Dwellers (1963)
This short documentary introduces us to a town where no one pays rent: Simoom Sound in central British Columbia, where loggers live on sturdy river craft. Every week there are visitors: the general storekeeper, the flying postman and most importantly, the forest ranger, who is ever alert to the threat of fire.
Director: Gordon Sparling
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 15 min
Release Date: January 1, 1963
Screenplay
Cinematography: François Séguillon, Gilles Gascon
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
british columbia, short film
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Water Dwellers about?
- This short documentary introduces us to a town where no one pays rent: Simoom Sound in central British Columbia, where loggers live on sturdy river craft. Every week there are visitors: the general storekeeper, the flying postman and most importantly, the forest ranger, who is ever alert to the threat of fire.
- Who directed The Water Dwellers?
- The Water Dwellers was directed by Gordon Sparling.
- How long is The Water Dwellers?
- The Water Dwellers has a runtime of 15m (15 minutes).
- What genre is The Water Dwellers?
- The Water Dwellers is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Water Dwellers produced?
- The Water Dwellers was produced in Canada.