Conquest of Light
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Examines the mesmerising construction of clear crystal glass pieces created by the craftsmen of Waterford. The process from the intense heat of the furnace to glass blowing, shaping, cutting, honing, filling and finishing is all depicted in this celebration of the art of creation of Waterford Glass. Academy Award Nominee: Best Live Action Short - 1976.
Status: Released
Released Date: 1975-06-07
Runtime: 12 mins
Director: Louis Marcus
Spoken language: English
Genres: Documentary
Original title: Conquest of Light
Production Companies: Louis Marcus Productions
Production Countries: Ireland
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