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The Best Damn Fiddler from Calabogie to Kaladar
Description
A story from a logging community about a man who chooses the unfettered life, and uncertain income, of an itinerant bush worker, even though it means that his family lives poorly as a result. The film is a study of the effects on family life of isolation and deprivation.
1968, 49 min 06 s
Awards
Diploma of Merit
International Film Festival
June 5 to 20 1970, Melbourne - Australia
Award for the Best Screenplay given to Joan Finnegan
Genie Awards
October 4 1969, Toronto - Canada
Award for Best Editing given to Michael McKennirey
Genie Awards
October 4 1969, Toronto - Canada
Etrog for for Best TV Drama
Genie Awards
October 4 1969, Toronto - Canada
Award for the Best Black and White Cinematography given to Tony Ianzelo
Genie Awards
October 4 1969, Toronto - Canada
Etrog for Best Art Direction given to Michael Milne
Genie Awards
October 4 1969, Toronto - Canada
Etrog for Best Performance by a Lead Actor given to Chris Wiggins
Genie Awards
October 4 1969, Toronto - Canada
Film of the Year
Genie Awards
October 4 1969, Toronto - Canada
Award for Best Direction given to Peter Pearson
Genie Awards
October 4 1969, Toronto - Canada
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