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Begone Dull Care (1949)

Not Rated | | Animation, Short, Music | July 1999 (Czech Republic)
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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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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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experimental film | jazz | avant garde | abstract film | drawn on film | See All (5) »

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Animation | Short | Music

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Official Sites:

NFB [Canada] (French)

Country:

Canada

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Release Date:

July 1999 (Czech Republic) See more »

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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

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Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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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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Begone Dull Care showcases Oscar Peterson jazz over images by Norman McLaren and Evelyn Lambart
29 December 2007 | by tavm – See all my reviews

With the recent death of jazz great Oscar Peterson, Amid at Cartoon Brew showed his tribute by linking from YouTube two animated shorts scored by him. One was directed by John Hubley. This one, Begone Dull Care, was done by Norman McLaren and Evelyn Lambart with the abstract paint done directly on film. Peterson provides three jazz pieces with the second one just played to white lines on black background and the other two mixed with that and various other colors, mostly red. Wonderful Jackson Pollock-like images that might have inspired many a trip during the '60s! What a great tribute to a recently departed music genius from Canada.
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