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Begone Dull Care (1949)

8 min  -  Animation | Short | Music
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Abstract images drawn directly onto the film are accompanied by three pieces of jazz performed by the Oscar Peterson trio.

Directors:

Evelyn Lambart, Norman McLaren
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Storyline

An experimental film, consisting of abstract shapes and colors shifting to the rhythm and variations in the music. This short was made by painting directly onto a film strip. Written by kemie  

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Plot Keywords:

Experimental Film | Jazz | Drawn On Film | Abstract Film

Genres:

Animation | Short | Music

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NFB [Canada] (French) | Add/edit official sites  »

Country:

Canada

Language:

None

Also Known As:

A Phantasy in Colors See more »

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Production Co:

National Film Board of Canada (NFB) See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

The title of this film, was taken from a common Scottish phrase often heard by director Norman McLaren as a boy in Scotland. See more »

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Featured in "Zomergasten: Episode #2.3" (1989) See more »