Conquest of Light (1975)
Examines the mesmerising construction of clear crystal glass pieces created by the craftsmen of Waterford. The process from the intense heat of the furnace to glass blowing, shaping, cutting, honing, filling and finishing is all depicted in this celebration of the art of creation of Waterford Glass. Academy Award Nominee: Best Live Action Short - 1976.
- Date of release
- 1975-06-07
- TMDB
- 10.0 / 10 (1)
- Runtime
- 12m
- Genres
- Documentary
- Director
- Louis Marcus
Casting
- Denis Brennan — Self - Narrator (voice)
Interesting facts
- Awards: 0 · Nominations: 1
Conquest of Light is a 1975 Irish short documentary film directed by Louis Marcus. Its subject is workers at the Waterford Crystal factory. At the 48th Academy Awards, it received a nomination for Best Live Action Short Film.
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