The Living Stone
Synopsis
The Living Stone is a 1958 Canadian short documentary film directed by John Feeney about Inuit art. It shows the inspiration behind Inuit sculpture. The Inuit approach to the work is to release the image the artist sees imprisoned in the rough stone. The film centres on an old legend about the carving of the image of a sea spirit to bring food to a hungry camp. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short.
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- Director
- John Feeney
- Screenplay & Story
- John Feeney
- Original Score
- Maurice Blackburn
- Original Title
- The Living Stone
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 34m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Feeney
John Feeney
Maurice Blackburn
Wally Gentleman
John Feeney
Tom Daly
Department Leadership Roster
John Feeney
Director
Tom Daly
Producer
John Feeney
Editor
John Feeney
Writer
Wally Gentleman
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Living Stone
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What is The Living Stone about?
The Living Stone is a 1958 Canadian short documentary film directed by John Feeney about Inuit art. It shows the inspiration behind Inuit sculpture. The Inuit approach to the work is to release the image the artist sees imprisoned in the rough stone. The film centres on an old legend about the carving of the image of a sea spirit to bring food to a hungry camp. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short.
Who directed The Living Stone?
The Living Stone was directed by John Feeney.
Who stars in The Living Stone?
The principal cast of The Living Stone includes George Whalley.
When was The Living Stone released and how long is it?
The Living Stone was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 34m.
Who composed the musical score for The Living Stone?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Living Stone was composed by Maurice Blackburn.