The Ways of Water
Synopsis
The Ways of Water was made with the Earth Science Curriculum Project and the Environmental Studies Project of the American Geological Institute. A study of the water cycle on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington State, the narratorless, poetic film is enriched by Blank’s characteristically graceful and fluid camera movements. Its musical soundtrack was created using an analog synthesizer." - Dan Streible, notes from The 57th Robert Flaherty Film Seminar
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Les Blank
- Original Score
- Kent Smith
- Original Title
- The Ways of Water
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 13m
- Production Studios
- Encyclopædia Britannica Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Les Blank
Kent Smith
Michael Ahneman
Gregory Heimer
Department Leadership Roster
Les Blank
Director
Gregory Heimer
Producer
Michael Ahneman
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Ways of Water
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What is The Ways of Water about?
The Ways of Water was made with the Earth Science Curriculum Project and the Environmental Studies Project of the American Geological Institute. A study of the water cycle on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington State, the narratorless, poetic film is enriched by Blank’s characteristically graceful and fluid camera movements. Its musical soundtrack was created using an analog synthesizer." - Dan Streible, notes from The 57th Robert Flaherty Film Seminar
Who directed The Ways of Water?
The Ways of Water was directed by Les Blank.
Who stars in The Ways of Water?
The principal cast of The Ways of Water includes Not specified.
When was The Ways of Water released and how long is it?
The Ways of Water was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 13m.
Who composed the musical score for The Ways of Water?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Ways of Water was composed by Kent Smith.