The Colour of Life
Synopsis
This film probes the perennial miracle of the growth of a seedling, the seasonal upsurge of life in a forest giant, and the mysterious alchemy of a single leaf. Presented in magnified dimension through time-lapse photography and animated diagrams, a maple leaf and segments of a tree serve to illustrate the physiological processes that go on in all plants.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- J.V. Durden
- Screenplay & Story
- J.V. Durden
- Original Score
- Robert Fleming
- Original Title
- The Colour of Life
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 23m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
J.V. Durden
J.V. Durden
Robert Fleming
Dalton Muir, J.V. Durden
Douglas Robertson
J.V. Durden, Guy Glover
Department Leadership Roster
J.V. Durden
Director
J.V. Durden
Producer
J.V. Durden
Screenplay
Guy Glover
Producer
Robert Fleming
Original Music Composer
Dalton Muir
Director of Photography
J.V. Durden
Director of Photography
Douglas Robertson
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Colour of Life.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Colour of Life
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Colour of Life about?
This film probes the perennial miracle of the growth of a seedling, the seasonal upsurge of life in a forest giant, and the mysterious alchemy of a single leaf. Presented in magnified dimension through time-lapse photography and animated diagrams, a maple leaf and segments of a tree serve to illustrate the physiological processes that go on in all plants.
Who directed The Colour of Life?
The Colour of Life was directed by J.V. Durden.
Who stars in The Colour of Life?
The principal cast of The Colour of Life includes Elwood Glover, Tom McBride.
When was The Colour of Life released and how long is it?
The Colour of Life was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 23m.
Who composed the musical score for The Colour of Life?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Colour of Life was composed by Robert Fleming.