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Nommé aux Oscars®, catégorie Meilleur court métrage documentaire, 1958

Pierres vives

1958 32 min
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Court métrage documentaire tourné au Kinngait (anciennement Cap Dorset), en Terre de Baffin, parmi les Inuits de Kinngait et de Kangiyak. Selon ces Inuits, chaque pierre que recueillent les sculpteurs renferme un secret et une histoire. La sculpture inuite, découverte dans les années cinquante, fut une véritable révélation. Elle est l'expression simple et poétique d'une culture bien particulière. Mis en nomination aux Oscars en 1958.

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Court métrage documentaire tourné au Kinngait (anciennement Cap Dorset), en Terre de Baffin, parmi les Inuits de Kinngait et de Kangiyak. Selon ces Inuits, chaque pierre que recueillent les sculpteurs renferme un secret et une histoire. La sculpture inuite, découverte dans les années cinquante, fut une véritable révélation. Elle est l'expression simple et poétique d'une culture bien particulière. Mis en nomination aux Oscars en 1958.

  • director
    John Feeney
  • script
    John Feeney
  • editing
    John Feeney
  • producer
    Tom Daly
  • photography
    Patrick Carey
  • sound
    George Croll
  • sound editing
    Stuart Baker
  • recording
    George Croll
  • narration
    Gilles Pelletier
  • music
    Maurice Blackburn

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Ages 13 to 18
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Warning: Smoking and use of the word “Eskimo,” an outdated and offensive term.

This documentary features the process and conception of Inuit carving. This film can motivate deeper learning  about the worldview of Inuit and their ways of knowing, being and doing. Students can research, discuss and create projects on the significant role of stories, beliefs and spirituality in art creation. Students can discuss how  artists deeply connect with their medium, as well as the effort it takes to find stones that will be used to create works of art. Students can further explore the essential role that seals play in Inuit life.

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