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The Dot and the Line: A Romance in Lower Mathematics (1965)
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Norton Juster (original story and screenplay)
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Release Date:
31 December 1965 (USA)
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Plot:
A simple line attempts to woo his true love, a dot, away from the unkempt squiggle she prefers. But...
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Line
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Dot
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Squiggle
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Surrealism
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Abstract Film
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Awards:
Won Oscar.
Another 1 nomination
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(2 articles)
Five Books About In-Between Spaces to Read In Your In-Between Time
(From Fast Company. 16 September 2009, 1:00 PM, PDT)
Animation Pioneer Noble Dead At 91
(From Studio Briefing - Film News. 24 May 2001)
(From Fast Company. 16 September 2009, 1:00 PM, PDT)
Animation Pioneer Noble Dead At 91
(From Studio Briefing - Film News. 24 May 2001)
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A line longs for his love, a dot, despite his family's wishes and a large scribble.
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(Complete credited cast)| Robert Morley | ... | Narrator (voice) |
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10 min
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Color (Technicolor)
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Mono (Westrex Recording System)
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To give the squiggle an unkempt appearance, the animation drawings were inked on rice paper. The ink bled, creating a textured line that was then Xeroxed onto cel.
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I remember watching this as a young child. It was a real treat to be able to see it, since it wasn't like the other programs I'd watch. Although there was only one Dot and the Line, it was better than the Rugrats. The Dot and the Line will remain a part of what defined my childhood. When I told my friends about this great cartoon, they didn't understand what made it so interesting or funny. The art style alone is enough to try and find this film. The last time I saw it was back in 2000. Flash forward a few years. I'm walking through SF when I find myself at a small sidewalk sale. I take particular interest in one book. The title seems familiar. It's a reprint of Norton Juster's book. If you can find it, the book is just as good.