CANADA VIGNETTES: LOG DRIVER'S WALTZ | Full Animated Film | National Film Board of Canada
What it is
An animated National Film Board of Canada short about a young woman who picks a log driver as her partner because his work makes him a great dancer. It is set to Wade Hemsworth's folk song sung by Kate and Anna McGarrigle.
Why Hacker News recommends it
It comes up as a beloved example of NFB animation and state-funded Canadian cultural work.
- 1 people recommended it
- 1 different months
- 0 strong recommendations
- first 2021, last 2023
What HN commenters said
“Wade Hemsworth was a national treasure. So many great folk songs.”
Classic NFB animated short featuring Wade Hemsworth's folk song
fanatic2pope, 2023-09 · Recommendation · in “National Film Board of Canada”
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Topics: nfb, animation, folk song, canada, wade hemsworth
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