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Craftsmen of Canada

1957-01-01 · 26 min · Not rated

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Man's need to create beauty, to interpret the world around him in image and color, has found expression in many forms, from the days of primitive culture to the present. This film surveys the work of Canadian craftsmen in many fields, showing how the changing Canadian scene has been their constant inspiration and how business enterprise today is increasingly using the skills of the artisan to enhance the decor of building interiors.

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Directors
René Bonnière
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Crawley Films, ONF | NFB
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Canada
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