The Stone Carvers (film)
Movie | |
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Original title | The Stone Carvers |
Country of production | United States |
original language | English |
Publishing year | 1984 |
length | 30 minutes |
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Director |
Marjorie Hunt Paul Wagner |
script | Marjorie Hunt Paul Wagner |
production | Marjorie Hunt Paul Wagner |
cut |
Barr Weissman Paul Wagner |
The Stone Carvers is an American documentary released in 1984.
action
The film shows the work of the last stone carvers in the United States who work on the Washington National Cathedral . The workers describe their craft and the cultural background against which they work. They also report on the declining use of stone ornaments in architecture and give an insight into the history of stone carving art.
Awards
In 1985 the film received an Oscar in the Best Documentary Short Film category.
Web links
- The Stone Carvers in the Internet Movie Database (English)