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.
The Living Stone (1958) is a documentary film directed by John Feeney, released on February 4, 1958 with a runtime of 34m. It stars George Whalley. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
Directed by John Feeney, written by John Feeney, produced by Tom Daly.
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 5 ratings.
Much as with the ancient Egyptians for the inundation of the Nile, the Inuit people pray to their god for the safe return of the Sun after the long Arctic winter. Safely ensconced in their igloo, a family shelter heated and lit by their seal-oil fire and lamp, whilst the father carefully and skilfully carves a tiny statue of the sea spirit whom they hope will soon bless them with plenty of seals to eat and to fuel…
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The main cast of The Living Stone (1958) includes George Whalley. The film was directed by John Feeney. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Living Stone was released on February 4, 1958 and runs for 34m.
The Living Stone (1958) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.