An experiment in pure design by film artists Norman McLaren and Evelyn Lambart. Lines ruled directly on the film move with precision and grace against a background of changing colours, in response to music composed by and played by Maurice Blackburn on the electronic piano. No commentary, music only.
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ACMI Identifier
322167
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Animation (Cinematography)
Animation → Animated films - Canada
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)