The Living Stone

1959 · Documentary · 34 min. · Canada

The Living Stone

This documentary shows the inspiration behind Inuit sculpture. The Inuit approach to the work is to release the image the artist sees imprisoned in the rough stone. The film centres on an old legend about the carving of the image of a sea spirit to bring food to a hungry camp.

Direction John Feeney

Cast Gilbert Choquette · Gilles Pelletier · George Whalley

Soundtrack Maurice Blackburn

Screenplay John Feeney

Cinematography Patrick Carey

Original title The Living Stone

Not rated (FilmAffinity)

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