Nails (1979)

This Oscar-nominated documentary short tracks the shift in the relationship of an individual to his work between the 19th century and today. Focusing on how nails are made, we first see a blacksmith laboring at his forge, shaping nails from single strands of steel rods. The scene then shifts from this peaceful setting to the roar of a 20th century nail mill, where banks of machines draw, cut, and pound the steel rods faster than the eye can follow.

Released Jan. 1, 1979 13 min 7+

Genres: Documentary, Short

Keywords: mdblist.imdb-short, imdb.industrial, imdb.independent-film, awards.oscar-nominated

Watch Providers: Kanopy

Production Companies: ONF | NFB

Country: Canada
Languages: No Language