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Films
4 Films
Region
“North America”
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Keywords
“Alternative culture”
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Directors
“Grimshaw, Anna”
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Series
“Mr Coperthwaite: a life in the Maine Woods”
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Country of production
“United States”
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Year of production
“2013”
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Colour / Black and white
“Colour”
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films with a digital version
4
Region
North America
4
x
Country
United States
4
Keywords
Alternative culture
4
x
Art / Artists / Artisans
4
Everyday Life
4
Rural
4
Directors
Grimshaw, Anna
4
x
Series
Mr Coperthwaite: a life in the Maine Woods
4
x
Country of production
United States
4
x
Year of production
2013
4
x
Colour / Black and white
Film list
Autumn’s Work
2013
47
‘
Directed by
Anna Grimshaw
.
"Autumn’s Work" follows Bill Coperthwaite as he prepares for winter. Wrestling with a large felled tree amidst its vast tangle of branches, Bill slowly and methodically breaks it down
North America
Alternative culture
Rural
Everyday Life
Art / Artists / Artisans
Spring in Dickinson’s Reach
2013
83
‘
Directed by
Anna Grimshaw
.
"Spring in Dickinson’s Reach" provides an introduction to the unique environment that Bill Coperthwaite has crafted in the Maine forest. Beginning in early spring, the film follows
North America
Alternative culture
Rural
Everyday Life
Art / Artists / Artisans
A Summer Task
2013
47
‘
Directed by
Anna Grimshaw
.
"A Summer Task" examines the rhythm and tempo of work in the forest. The film follows Bill Coperthwaite and his cousin, Steve, as they fell and haul trees to build a bridge and begin
North America
Alternative culture
Everyday Life
Rural
Art / Artists / Artisans
Winter Days
2013
59
‘
Directed by
Anna Grimshaw
.
"Winter Days" evokes the stillness and quietness of the forest in winter. Life is lived close to the stove. It’s a time for small tasks and chores – making a wedge, sewing a pocket, the
North America
Alternative culture
Rural
Everyday Life
Art / Artists / Artisans