The Living Stone facts for kids

The Living Stone is a Canadian documentary film from 1958. It was directed by John Feeney and made by the National Film Board of Canada. This film explores the amazing art of Inuit sculpture. It shows how Inuit artists believe the image is already hidden inside the stone. Their goal is to "release" the beautiful shape they see within it.

About The Living Stone Film

This 32-minute film is a short documentary. It teaches us about the creative process of Inuit sculptors. The film helps viewers understand the deep connection between the artist and the stone. It shows how they find the art within nature itself.

Sharing Inuit Stories

The Living Stone is part of a special collection called Unikkausivut: Sharing Our Stories. This collection came out in 2011. It includes over 100 films made by and about Canadian Inuit people. These films were shared on DVDs with Inuit communities across Canada's North. You can also watch them online.

Awards and Recognition

The Living Stone received many honors for its unique story. It was even nominated for a big award!

• It was nominated for Best Documentary Short Film at the 31st Academy Awards in Los Angeles in 1958. This is a very important award in the film world.
• The film won "Best Canadian Film" at the Winnipeg Film Council Annual Film Festival in 1959.
• It also received a "Blue Ribbon" award at the American Film and Video Festival in New York in 1960. This was for its great work in showing graphic arts, sculpture, and architecture.
• At the Rapallo International Film Festival in Italy in 1960, it won a special prize. It also received a second prize, a Silver Cup.
• The film was honored at the International Festival of Films on People and Countries in Italy in 1967. It won a Silver Cup for being the most popular film. It also got a medal for being the best film about different cultures.
• It received an "Award of Merit" at the 11th Canadian Film Awards in Toronto in 1959.