The Painted Door

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Eric Peterson
Eric Peterson

August Schellenberg
August Schellenberg

Linda Goranson
Linda Goranson

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    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.

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    1984-10-01

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    4.5

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