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In Praise of Hands

In Praise of Hands

1974 27min EN

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.

director: Donald Winkler

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Credits

Michel Thomas-d'Hoste

Michel Thomas-d'Hoste

Director of Photography

Donald Winkler

Donald Winkler

Director

Albert Kish

Albert Kish

Editor

Alain Clavier

Alain Clavier

Music

Tom Daly

Tom Daly

Producer

Colin Low

Colin Low

Producer

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