In Praise of Hands
Synopsis
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.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Donald Winkler
- Original Score
- Alain Clavier
- Original Title
- In Praise of Hands
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 27m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB, World Crafts Council
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Donald Winkler
Alain Clavier
Michel Thomas-d'Hoste
Albert Kish
Tom Daly, Colin Low
Department Leadership Roster
Michel Thomas-d'Hoste
Director of Photography
Donald Winkler
Director
Albert Kish
Editor
Tom Daly
Producer
Colin Low
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for In Praise of Hands.
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Frequently Asked Questions About In Praise of Hands
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What is In Praise of Hands about?
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.
Who directed In Praise of Hands?
In Praise of Hands was directed by Donald Winkler.
Who stars in In Praise of Hands?
The principal cast of In Praise of Hands includes Not specified.
When was In Praise of Hands released and how long is it?
In Praise of Hands was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 27m.
Who composed the musical score for In Praise of Hands?
The original motion picture soundtrack for In Praise of Hands was composed by Alain Clavier.