Waterwalker (1984)
A canoe odyssey
Naturalist Bill Mason on his journey by canoe into the Ontario wilderness. The filmmaker and artist begins on Lake Superior, then explores winding and sometimes tortuous river waters to the meadowlands of the river's source. Along the way, Mason paints scenes that capture his attention and muses about his love of the canoe, his artwork and his own sense of the land. Mason also uses the film as a commentary on the link between God and nature and the vast array of beautiful canvases God created for him to paint. Features breathtaking visuals and exciting whitewater footage, with a musical score by Bruce Cockburn.
Director: Bill Mason
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 87 min
Release Date: January 1, 1984
Cast
- Bill Mason - Narrator / Himself
- Wilf Pelletier - Narrator
Music: Bruce Cockburn, Hugh Marsh
Cinematography: Ken Buck
Editing: Bill Mason
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
painting, canoe, independent film, canoeing
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Waterwalker about?
- Naturalist Bill Mason on his journey by canoe into the Ontario wilderness. The filmmaker and artist begins on Lake Superior, then explores winding and sometimes tortuous river waters to the meadowlands of the river's source. Along the way, Mason paints scenes that capture his attention and muses about his love of the canoe, his artwork and his own sense of the land. Mason also uses the film as a commentary on the link between God and nature and the vast array of beautiful canvases God created for him to paint. Features breathtaking visuals and exciting whitewater footage, with a musical score by Bruce Cockburn.
- Who directed Waterwalker?
- Waterwalker was directed by Bill Mason.
- Who stars in Waterwalker?
- Waterwalker stars Bill Mason, Wilf Pelletier.
- How long is Waterwalker?
- Waterwalker has a runtime of 1h 27m (87 minutes).
- What genre is Waterwalker?
- Waterwalker is a Documentary film.
- Where was Waterwalker produced?
- Waterwalker was produced in Canada.