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Kurelek

1967

11 minutes

Documentary

Overview

A documentary about the self-taught painter William Kurelek, told through his paintings. There are scenes of village life in the Ukraine and the early days of struggle on a prairie homestead and the growing comfort of family life. In Ontario, Kurelek paints the present life of Canada with the same pleasure he painted the old.

Top Cast

William Kurelek headshot

William Kurelek

William Kurelek headshot

William Kurelek

Himself

Richard Gilbert headshot

Richard Gilbert

Narrator