The Painted Door

Bruce Pittman

1984 | 23 min

Based on a short story by Canadian author Sinclair Ross, this is a gripping drama about love, infidelity, tragedy and regret. During a terrible blizzard on the Prairies, Anne stays alone in the farmhouse while her husband John treks through the snow to aid his father. Their neighbour, Stephen, comes by to help Anne with the chores. As the evening wears on, it becomes clear that John will not return that night. Anne and Stephen spend the night together. In the morning, Anne realizes with horror the consequences of her impulsive betrayal.

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Credits

director

Bruce Pittman
producer

Michael MacMillan

Janice Platt
executive producer

Robert Verrall

Michael MacMillan
associate producer

Seaton McLean

Andy Thomson
script

Joe Wiesenfeld
photography

Savas Kalogeras
sound

Richard Besse
editing

Margaret Van Eerdewijk
re-recording

Jean-Pierre Joutel

Adrian Croll
music

Bruce Ley
cast

Linda Goranson

Robert Michael

Daniel Nalbach

Eric Peterson

August Schellenberg

Len Watt

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Yes, please tell us how to get permission to view this film :)
lsunchild, 9 Jan 2013
@Ikopy --> this film is unfortunately not available to the public because of rights restrictions. Sorry!
kruscito, 9 Feb 2012
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