The Stone Carvers (film)

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Movie
Original title The Stone Carvers
Country of production United States
original language English
Publishing year 1984
length 30 minutes
Rod
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.

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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.

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