The Painted Door (1984)

10/01/1984 (CA) • Drama • 24m

Overview

The Painted Door is a Canadian short drama film, directed by Bruce Pittman and released in 1984. Based on a short story by Sinclair Ross, the film was produced by the National Film Board of Canada and Atlantis Films of Toronto. It follows a housewife who struggles with loneliness after her husband ventures into a blizzard. The film received an Academy Award nomination for Best Live Action Short Film.

The Painted Door (1984)

10/01/1984 (CA) • 24m

Drama

Overview

The Painted Door is a Canadian short drama film, directed by Bruce Pittman and released in 1984. Based on a short story by Sinclair Ross, the film was produced by the National Film Board of Canada and Atlantis Films of Toronto. It follows a housewife who struggles with loneliness after her husband ventures into a blizzard. The film received an Academy Award nomination for Best Live Action Short Film.

Top Billed Cast

Eric Peterson

August Schellenberg

Linda Goranson

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

prairies

short film

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