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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

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None

Also Known As:

A Phantasy in Colors See more »

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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

McLaren and Lambert hung some of the film to dry in windows of their work space in Montreal. Because of the pollution, dirt ended up drying onto the film as well. Lanbert suggested projecting the film to see what it looked like. They ended up using this "dirty film" in parts of the finished work. See more »

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Featured in Weird Sex and Snowshoes: A Trek Through the Canadian Cinematic Psyche (2004) See more »