Haida Carver
Synopsis
On Canada's Pacific coast this film finds a young Haida artist, Robert Davidson, shaping miniature totems from argillite, a jet-like stone. The film follows the artist to the island where he finds the stone, and then shows how he carves it in the manner of his grandfather, who taught him the craft.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Gilbert
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Gilbert, William Weintraub
- Original Score
- Eldon Rathburn
- Original Title
- Haida Carver
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 12m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Gilbert
Richard Gilbert, William Weintraub
Eldon Rathburn
François Séguillon
Dennis Sawyer
Richard Gilbert
Department Leadership Roster
François Séguillon
Director of Photography
Richard Gilbert
Producer
Richard Gilbert
Writer
William Weintraub
Writer
Dennis Sawyer
Editor
Richard Gilbert
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Haida Carver
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Haida Carver about?
On Canada's Pacific coast this film finds a young Haida artist, Robert Davidson, shaping miniature totems from argillite, a jet-like stone. The film follows the artist to the island where he finds the stone, and then shows how he carves it in the manner of his grandfather, who taught him the craft.
Who directed Haida Carver?
Haida Carver was directed by Richard Gilbert.
Who stars in Haida Carver?
The principal cast of Haida Carver includes Robert Davidson, Robert Davidson Sr., Florence Davidson.
When was Haida Carver released and how long is it?
Haida Carver was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 12m.
Who composed the musical score for Haida Carver?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Haida Carver was composed by Eldon Rathburn.