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Oscar® Nominee, Best Documentary (Short Subject), 1992
The Colours of My Father: A Portrait of Sam Borenstein
1991
29 min
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With great singleness of purpose, Sam Borenstein painted for over 40 years. Despite his obvious talent it was only near the end of his life that his work began to be known. Twenty years after the artist's death, animation filmmaker Joyce Borenstein brings her father's work to a wider audience. Using various animation techniques in this documentary, she skillfully and harmoniously integrates archival material, filmed sequences, the painting themselves, and reminiscences of friends and family, to bring Sam Borenstein's work to life.
With great singleness of purpose, Sam Borenstein painted for over 40 years. Despite his obvious talent it was only near the end of his life that his work began to be known. Twenty years after the artist's death, animation filmmaker Joyce Borenstein brings her father's work to a wider audience. Using various animation techniques in this documentary, she skillfully and harmoniously integrates archival material, filmed sequences, the painting themselves, and reminiscences of friends and family, to bring Sam Borenstein's work to life.
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directorJoyce Borenstein
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scriptJoyce Borenstein
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animationJoyce Borenstein
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producerRichard ElsonSally Bochner
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executive producerColin Neale
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associate producerChristine York
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photographyDavid De Volpi
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animation cameraPierre Landry
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soundDiane CarrièreMichel ChalutDonald CohenAdrian CrollRon HallisEd HarkerClaude HazanaviciusHans Oomes
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editingRita Roy
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sound editingPaul Demers
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re-recordingHans Peter StroblAdrian Croll
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voicePaul SolesGriffith Brewer
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musicNormand Roger