An animated film in which Norman McLaren is caught by his own film tricks. He attempts to welcome the audience but is frustrated by a reluctant microphone that has a will of its own. Originally made for the official opening of the Montreal Film Festival. (Awards: London) Contains both French and English dialogue.
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ACMI Identifier
007685
Language
French
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Film festivals - Great Britain - London - Awards
Animation → Animated films - Canada
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)