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The Stone Carvers

  • 1984
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
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The Stone Carvers (1984)
DocumentaryShort

A look at some of the last stone carvers working in the United States, those completing the sculptures adorning the Washington National Cathedral. They discuss their craft and the cultural f... Read allA look at some of the last stone carvers working in the United States, those completing the sculptures adorning the Washington National Cathedral. They discuss their craft and the cultural forces which helped define it, as well as the fading use of stone ornamentation in architec... Read allA look at some of the last stone carvers working in the United States, those completing the sculptures adorning the Washington National Cathedral. They discuss their craft and the cultural forces which helped define it, as well as the fading use of stone ornamentation in architecture and the history of stone carving, and they tour the cathedral to point out the histor... Read all

  • Directors
    • Marjorie Hunt
    • Paul Wagner
  • Writers
    • Marjorie Hunt
    • Paul Wagner
  • Stars
    • Vincent Palumbo
    • Roger Morigi
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.7/10
    70
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Marjorie Hunt
      • Paul Wagner
    • Writers
      • Marjorie Hunt
      • Paul Wagner
    • Stars
      • Vincent Palumbo
      • Roger Morigi
    • 2User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 1 win total

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      • Paul Wagner
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      • Paul Wagner
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    9carnagegrip

    Entertaining and Eyeopening

    The path this film takes you down exposes a dyeing artisan breed that lives their lives for the craft they have learned as it was passed down from those who came before them. You grow to like the subjects and learn to share the life they lead. Intertwined with the continuing growth of the building as if it were a live and breathing thing, driven by the faith of the congregation. The stone comes to life in the hands of these Masters, thanks to the work of the production crew this is a beautiful window, you may never look at a carved stone the same way again.
    ItalianGerry

    Great documentary of a great craft.

    THE STONE CARVERS is a great half-hour documentary on a group of individual Italian-American stone carvers working on the gargoyles and other features of the Washington Cathedral. Theirs is all but a lost or dying art. The carvers themselves, fully dedicated professionals of great skill, are funny, witty, ready with great stories of their craft and anecdotes about other carvers. "Practically, I was born into stone," says master carver Vincent Palumbo. The craft of these men has been passed down from generation to generation, and the breed no longer exists willing to endure years of apprenticeship to hone a craft of this difficulty. That's sad for all of us. This film is as solid as the work of its subjects. It won an Academy Award for best documentary short subject for its creators Marjorie Hunt and Paul Wagner.

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      After this film won the Academy Award, the stone carvers sculpted one of the final angels for the towers of Washington National Cathedral to make it look like producer Marjorie Hunt; the angel is holding the Oscar.

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    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • Italian
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Washington National Cathedral, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
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      • Wagner Productions
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      • Mono

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