Conquest of Light

Name: Conquest of Light
Director: Louis Marcus
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1975-06-07
Duration: 12 min
Rating: 10.0
Cast: Denis Brennan

197512m

★ 10.0

Documentary

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.

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Watch Conquest of Light full movie online for free in HD quality on Watch Online Stream. Stream from Netflix, HBO Max, Disney+, Prime Video, and more without any subscription or sign up. 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.

Cast

Denis Brennan

Self - Narrator (voice)

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