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202126 minGdocumentary

The Stone Listener

202126 minGdocumentary

At 75 years old, Gabriel Pitteloud is one of the few remaining chimney masons crafting handcrafted fireplaces from cut stones.

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Mélanie Pitteloud

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At 75 years old, Gabriel Pitteloud is one of the few remaining chimney masons crafting handcrafted fireplaces from cut stones.

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Gabriel Pitteloud, a 75-year-old chimney mason, crafts handcrafted fireplaces from cut stones in his workshop. For over 40 years, he has dedicated himself to this art, which he describes as a philosophy of life. The Stone Listener captures Pitteloud's unique approach to his craft and the deep connection he feels with the materials he works with. His passion for making the stones resonate reflects a lifetime of experience and commitment to traditional masonry.

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