Slow Glass
Artisans in an English glassmaking workshop showcase traditional techniques while addressing the effects of industrialization on their craft.
Synopsis
Artisans in an English glassmaking workshop showcase traditional techniques while addressing the effects of industrialization on their craft.
Synopsis
In a glassmaking workshop in England, artisans shape molten glass with skill and precision. Slow Glass traces the history of manual glassmaking, detailing the craftsmanship that defines this ancient trade. The film contrasts traditional methods with the rise of industrialization and mass production, revealing how these shifts have altered the glass industry. It also addresses the environmental and societal effects of glass's evolution, reflecting on its beauty and impermanence. Directed by John Smith, the documentary runs for 41 minutes.
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