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The Painted Door (1984)

1984-10-01 · 24m · EN
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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.

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Bruce PittmanDirector

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Eric PetersonEric PetersonAugust SchellenbergAugust SchellenbergLinda GoransonLinda Goranson

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Short filmPrairies

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Genre affinityDramaTheme affinityShort Film · PrairiesDialogue densityDramaPacingShortDirector preference347641Actor preference125914 · 129928 · 213441

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Frequently asked questions about The Painted Door

What is The Painted Door about?

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.

How long is The Painted Door?

The Painted Door has a runtime of 24 minutes.