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1977 Canadian film From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Spartree is a Canadian short documentary film, directed by Phillip Borsos and released in 1977.[1] A process documentary about loggers preparing a spar tree for use in a cable logging operation, it won the Canadian Film Award for Best Theatrical Short Film at the 27th Canadian Film Awards.[2]
Spartree | |
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Directed by | Phillip Borsos |
Produced by | Phillip Borsos Jim Makichuk |
Cinematography | Tamara Sale Dave Geddes Ron Orieux Jeff Mart |
Production company | Mercury Pictures |
Distributed by | National Film Board of Canada |
Release date |
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Running time | 15 minutes |
Country | Canada |
Language | English |
To achieve the film's climactic shot, Borsos assembled 12 different cameras around the forest floor.[3]
In addition to its Canadian Film Award win for Best Theatrical Short Film, it won the awards for Best Cinematography in a Non-Feature and Best Sound in a Non-Feature.[2]
The film was also later the subject of Spartree: Making the Film, a documentary about its creation.[4]
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