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The Living Stone

195834mJohn Feeney

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The Living Stone is a 1958 Canadian short documentary film directed by John Feeney about Inuit art. It 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. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short.

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IndigenousArtistInuitSculptureCarving

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What is The Living Stone (1958) about?

The Living Stone is a 1958 Canadian short documentary film directed by John Feeney about Inuit art. It 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. It was nominated for an Academy…

Who stars in The Living Stone?

The Living Stone stars George Whalley (Narrator). The film was directed by John Feeney.

How long is The Living Stone?

The Living Stone has a runtime of 34 min and premiered in 1958.

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