Espolio (1970)
A BAFTA award nominated animation based on a poem by Earle Birney and a painting by El Greco. The theme concerns the responsibility of the innovator for the thing he makes. In the film, a carpenter builds a cross but is reluctant to become involved in the right or wrong of situations that bring men to die on crosses. His interest is in his own craftsmanship. To illustrate this moral, the filmmaker used light-pen drawings, giving colour and emphasis through optical processes.
Director: Sidney Goldsmith
Genre: Animation
Runtime: 6 min
Release Date: February 6, 1970
Cast
- Walter Massey - Narrator
Cinematography: Kjeld Nielsen
Editing: Lucien Marleau
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Sidney Goldsmith
More Films in Genre: Animation
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Espolio about?
- A BAFTA award nominated animation based on a poem by Earle Birney and a painting by El Greco. The theme concerns the responsibility of the innovator for the thing he makes. In the film, a carpenter builds a cross but is reluctant to become involved in the right or wrong of situations that bring men to die on crosses. His interest is in his own craftsmanship. To illustrate this moral, the filmmaker used light-pen drawings, giving colour and emphasis through optical processes.
- Who directed Espolio?
- Espolio was directed by Sidney Goldsmith.
- Who stars in Espolio?
- Espolio stars Walter Massey.
- How long is Espolio?
- Espolio has a runtime of 6m (6 minutes).
- What genre is Espolio?
- Espolio is a Animation film.
- Where was Espolio produced?
- Espolio was produced in Canada.