In Praise of Hands

1974

Documentary

27m
January 1, 1974 · Canada

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.

Details

Status: Released
Release date: January 1, 1974
Original language: English
Spoken languages: English
Countries: Canada
Production: ONF,World Crafts Council,NFB
Budget: Not recorded
Revenue: Not recorded