The Loon's Necklace.1948 11m producer and director Budge Crawley, script Douglas Leechman, cinematographer Grant Crabtree, editor Judith Crawley Right from the opening frame, one senses that there is something unique about this film. Actors appear wearing West Coast First Nations ceremonial masks set against abstract woodland scenes, with bird calls and natural sounds heard in the background. The composite story tells of Kelora, whose sight is restored and as a reward the loon loon, common name for migratory aquatic birds found in fresh- and saltwater in the colder parts of the Northern Hemisphere. Its strange, laughing call carries for great distances. Like the grebes, loons float low in the water and their legs are placed far back. acquires its distinctive necklace necklace: see jewelry. . The Loon's Necklace launched Crawley Films on a successful 40-year independent path, which would lead to many Canadian and international awards. The film grew out of the 1940s Canadian Artists The arts have flourished in Canada since the 1900s, and especially since the end of World War II in 1945. Government support has played a vital role in their development, as has the establishment of numerous art schools and colleges across the country. series made by Crawley Films in conjunction with the NFB NFB National Federation of the Blind NFB National Film Board of Canada NFB Negative Feedback NFB No Fuse Breaker NFB Normal for Bridgewater (music album) . Judith Crawley's idea of using the First Nations ceremonial masks to illustrate the legend was inspired, and entirely in keeping with the original purpose of the masks. It is this respectful re·spect·ful adj. Showing or marked by proper respect. re·spect  ful·ly adv. approach to First Nations culture that distinguishes The Loon's Necklace and makes it an important contribution to the Canadian film canon. AWARDS: Canadian Film Awards--Film of the Year; AV Trust--Masterwork |
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