The Ways of Water (1971)

The Ways of Water (1971) poster

The Ways of Water was made with the Earth Science Curriculum Project and the Environmental Studies Project of the American Geological Institute. A study of the water cycle on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington State, the narratorless, poetic film is enriched by Blank’s characteristically graceful and fluid camera movements. Its musical soundtrack was created using an analog synthesizer." - Dan Streible, notes from The 57th Robert Flaherty Film Seminar

Director: Les Blank
Runtime: 13 min
Release Date:
Music: Kent Smith
Editing: Michael Ahneman
Production: Encyclopædia Britannica Films
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Ways of Water about?
The Ways of Water was made with the Earth Science Curriculum Project and the Environmental Studies Project of the American Geological Institute. A study of the water cycle on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington State, the narratorless, poetic film is enriched by Blank’s characteristically graceful and fluid camera movements. Its musical soundtrack was created using an analog synthesizer." - Dan Streible, notes from The 57th Robert Flaherty Film Seminar
Who directed The Ways of Water?
The Ways of Water was directed by Les Blank.
How long is The Ways of Water?
The Ways of Water has a runtime of 13m (13 minutes).