Past meets present in a film that is evocative in approach, energized by breathtaking cinematography and an uplifting musical score, and offers a new and articulate voice to the artists who were the Group of Seven. Painted Land weaves seamlessly the experiences of Lawren Harris, J.E.H. MacDonald, A.Y. Jackson, Frank Johnston, Arthur Lismer, Franklin Carmichael and A.J. Casson – with the adventures of three modern day sleuths. Historian Michael Burtch, and the writer and photographer team of Gary and Joanie McGuffin are determined to track down the precise locations of these famous paintings. Archival film, letters, journals and photographs of the artists – some of which have never been seen in public – take the viewers back in time.
Phyllis Ellis
Director
Nancy Lang
Writer
Michael Burtch
self
Joanie McGuffin
self
Gary McGuffin
self
Colm Feore
voice of Lawren Harris
Paul Gross
voices of Arthur Lismer & AJ Casson
Eric Peterson
voice of A.Y. Jackson
R.H. Thomson
voice of J.E.H. MacDonald
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Skyfall72%
