Kurelek
Synopsis
A documentary about the self-taught painter William Kurelek, told through his paintings. There are scenes of village life in the Ukraine and the early days of struggle on a prairie homestead and the growing comfort of family life. In Ontario, Kurelek paints the present life of Canada with the same pleasure he painted the old.
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Kurelek / Курилик (1967)
Type: Clip • Published 2016-05-19
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- Director
- William Pettigrew
- Screenplay & Story
- John Sims, William Kurelek
- Original Score
- Robert Fleming
- Original Title
- Kurelek
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 11m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Pettigrew
John Sims, William Kurelek
Robert Fleming
William Pettigrew
Robert Verrall, Tom Daly
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William Pettigrew
Director
John Sims
Writer
Robert Verrall
Producer
William Kurelek
Writer
Tom Daly
Producer
William Pettigrew
Editor
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What is Kurelek about?
A documentary about the self-taught painter William Kurelek, told through his paintings. There are scenes of village life in the Ukraine and the early days of struggle on a prairie homestead and the growing comfort of family life. In Ontario, Kurelek paints the present life of Canada with the same pleasure he painted the old.
Who directed Kurelek?
Kurelek was directed by William Pettigrew.
Who stars in Kurelek?
The principal cast of Kurelek includes William Kurelek, William Kurelek, Richard Gilbert.
When was Kurelek released and how long is it?
Kurelek was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 11m.
Who composed the musical score for Kurelek?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kurelek was composed by Robert Fleming.