The Colour of Life (1955)
This film probes the perennial miracle of the growth of a seedling, the seasonal upsurge of life in a forest giant, and the mysterious alchemy of a single leaf. Presented in magnified dimension through time-lapse photography and animated diagrams, a maple leaf and segments of a tree serve to illustrate the physiological processes that go on in all plants.
Director: J.V. Durden
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 23 min
Release Date: January 1, 1955
Cast
- Elwood Glover - Narrator
- Tom McBride - Narrator
Screenplay
- J.V. Durden (Screenplay)
Music: Robert Fleming
Cinematography: Dalton Muir, J.V. Durden
Editing: Douglas Robertson
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Colour of Life about?
- This film probes the perennial miracle of the growth of a seedling, the seasonal upsurge of life in a forest giant, and the mysterious alchemy of a single leaf. Presented in magnified dimension through time-lapse photography and animated diagrams, a maple leaf and segments of a tree serve to illustrate the physiological processes that go on in all plants.
- Who directed The Colour of Life?
- The Colour of Life was directed by J.V. Durden.
- Who stars in The Colour of Life?
- The Colour of Life stars Elwood Glover, Tom McBride.
- How long is The Colour of Life?
- The Colour of Life has a runtime of 23m (23 minutes).
- What genre is The Colour of Life?
- The Colour of Life is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Colour of Life produced?
- The Colour of Life was produced in Canada.