The Living Stone
1959·Canada·34 min.
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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.
DirectorJohn Feeney
ScreenwriterJohn Feeney
MusicMaurice Blackburn
CinematographyPatrick Carey
Original titleThe Living Stone