Ireland / Jun 13, 1975 / Cork Film International
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
Examines the mesmerising construction of clear crystal glass pieces created by the craftsmen of Waterford. The process from the intense heat of the furnace to glass blowing, shaping, cutting, honing, filling and finishing is all depicted in this celebration of the art of creation of Waterford Glass. Academy Award Nominee: Best Live Action Short - 1976.
Main cast
Genres
Documentary
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Conquest of Light |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | Ireland |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Louis Marcus Productions |
| Official site | ifiarchiveplayer.ie |
| Release date | 7 giugno 1975 |
| Production | Louis Marcus |
| Cinematography | Robert Monks, David Murphy |
| Assistant directors | Louis Marcus |
| Camera operators | Robert Monks, David Murphy |
| Additional photography | Robert Monks, David Murphy |
| Music | Vic Flick, Peter Hunt, Trevor Pyke |
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| Sound | Peter Hunt, Trevor Pyke, Vic Flick |
Release dates
Premiere
Limited release
United Kingdom / Jun 07, 1975 / London - accompanying Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore
Ireland / Sep 23, 1975 / Dublin - accompanying The Wind and the Lion
Theatrical release
United States / Dec 26, 1975 / accompanying The Black Bird
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