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The Painted Door

The Painted Door

The Painted Door is a Canadian short drama film, directed by Bruce Pittman and released in 1984. Based on a short story by Sinclair Ross, the film was produced by the National Film Board of Canada and Atlantis Films of Toronto. It follows a housewife who struggles with loneliness after her husband ventures into a blizzard. The film received an Academy Award nomination for Best Live Action Short Film.

Release DateOctober 1, 1984
StatusReleased
Original TitleThe Painted Door
Runtime 24min
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LanguageEnglish
Original LanguageEnglish
Production CountriesCanada
Production CompaniesAtlantis FilmsONF | NFB