François Pernet, Carpenter and Sculptor (1988)

Like his grandfather and his father before him, François Pernet is a mountain peasant and works with wood. He trained as a carpenter and cabinet maker and owns the last water-powered sawmill still operating in French-speaking Switzerland. He and his wife have five children, two of their own, and three nephews adopted after the death of their parents in a car accident. So, to earn a living, he makes and carves cupboards and turns bannisters. In addition to his work, Pernet has become a sculptor as well. His bas-relief carvings, which have decorated local cafés, show various aspects of mountain life, including hunters, poachers, chamois and other animals.

Director: Jacqueline Veuve
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 27 min
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Country: Switzerland
Language: Français
Original Language: fr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is François Pernet, Carpenter and Sculptor about?
Like his grandfather and his father before him, François Pernet is a mountain peasant and works with wood. He trained as a carpenter and cabinet maker and owns the last water-powered sawmill still operating in French-speaking Switzerland. He and his wife have five children, two of their own, and three nephews adopted after the death of their parents in a car accident. So, to earn a living, he makes and carves cupboards and turns bannisters. In addition to his work, Pernet has become a sculptor as well. His bas-relief carvings, which have decorated local cafés, show various aspects of mountain life, including hunters, poachers, chamois and other animals.
Who directed François Pernet, Carpenter and Sculptor?
François Pernet, Carpenter and Sculptor was directed by Jacqueline Veuve.
Who stars in François Pernet, Carpenter and Sculptor?
François Pernet, Carpenter and Sculptor stars François Pernet.
How long is François Pernet, Carpenter and Sculptor?
François Pernet, Carpenter and Sculptor has a runtime of 27m (27 minutes).
What genre is François Pernet, Carpenter and Sculptor?
François Pernet, Carpenter and Sculptor is a Documentary film.
Where was François Pernet, Carpenter and Sculptor produced?
François Pernet, Carpenter and Sculptor was produced in Switzerland.