The Living Stone (1959)

The Living Stone

Short195934m
DocumentaryShort
6.6 / 10(63)

The inspiration behind Inuit sculpture. The Inuit approach to the work is to release the image the artist sees imprisoned in the rough stone. Focuses on a legend about the carving of the image of a sea spirit to bring food to a hungry camp.

Runtime
34m
Released
1959
Country
Canada

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Release year: 1959

Storyline

The inspiration behind Inuit sculpture. The Inuit approach to the work is to release the image the artist sees imprisoned in the rough stone. Focuses on a legend about the carving of the image of a sea spirit to bring food to a hungry camp.

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