The Colours of My Father: A Portrait of Sam Borenstein
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The Colours of My Father: A Portrait of Sam Borenstein is a 1992 Canadian short animated documentary film directed by Joyce Borenstein.
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Directed by | Joyce Borenstein |
Written by | Joyce Borenstein |
Produced by | Sally Bochner Richard Elson[1] |
Cinematography | David De Volpi Pierre Landry |
Edited by | Rita Roy |
Distributed by | National Film Board of Canada |
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Running time | 29 minutes |
Country | Canada |
Language | English |
Summary
editThe film explores her father, the Canadian painter Sam Borenstein, using various animation techniques alongside integrating archival material, filmed sequences and the paintings themselves to reminisce friends and family and bringing his artwork to life.[2][3]
Accolades
editIt was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short.[4][5] In Canada, it was named best short documentary at the 12th Genie Awards.[citation needed]
See also
edit- Ryan - 2004 Oscar-winning animated documentary short similar in content
References
edit- ^ Documentary Winners: 1993 Oscars
- ^ Illumination Animation
- ^ ONF
- ^ "The 65th Academy Awards (1993) Nominees and Winners". oscars.org. Retrieved October 22, 2011.
- ^ "NY Times: The Colours of My Father: A Portrait of Sam Borenstein". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. 2012. Archived from the original on October 16, 2012. Retrieved December 6, 2008.