In Praise of Hands

In Praise of Hands

1974
27m
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Overview

This short documentary pays tribute to the craftsmen everywhere whose work adds color and richness to life. Filmed in the Canadian Arctic, Finland, India, Nigeria, Japan, Mexico, and Poland, it shows the special skills of artisans working at their crafts - stone sculpture, pottery, ceramics, weaving, dyeing, puppet making, embroidery. Each indigenous skill is a reflection of the culture of the country.

Status: Released

Language: EN

Production Information

Production Companies
ONF | NFB World Crafts Council
Production Countries
Canada
Spoken Languages
English

Quick Facts

Release Date January 1, 1974
Status Released
Language EN

Cast

Key Crew

Donald Winkler
Director
Tom Daly
Producer
Colin Low
Producer