CinemaOSMovie · 1974 · 0h 27m

In Praise of Hands

Documentary

This short documentary pays tribute to the craftsmen everywhere whose work adds color and richness to life. Filmed in the Canadian Arctic, Finland, India, Nigeria, Japan, Mexico, and Poland, it shows the special skills of artisans working at their crafts - stone sculpture, pottery, ceramics, weaving, dyeing, puppet making, embroidery. Each indigenous skill is a reflection of the culture of the country.

Directed byDonald Winkler

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Status
Released
Runtime
0h 27m
Language
EN
Released
January 1, 1974
Studios
ONF | NFBWorld Crafts Council

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Cast & crew

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Directed by
Donald Winkler
Produced by
Tom Daly
Colin Low
Colin Low

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