In Praise of Hands

In Praise of Hands

1974 • 0h 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.

Documentary

Release Date

1/1/1974

Status

Released

Original Title

In Praise of Hands

Runtime

0h 27m

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N/A

Revenue

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Language

EN

Production Companies

ONF | NFB
World Crafts Council