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A Chairy Tale

  • 19571957
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  • 12m
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7.3/10
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A Chairy Tale (1957)
AnimationShortComedy
An ordinary-looking chair refuses to be sat upon.An ordinary-looking chair refuses to be sat upon.An ordinary-looking chair refuses to be sat upon.
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    • Claude Jutra
    • Norman McLaren
    • Claude Jutra(uncredited)
    • Claude Jutra
    • Norman McLaren
    • Claude Jutra(uncredited)
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    • Nominated for 1 Oscar

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      • Norman McLaren
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      The chair was animated by attaching strings to it, similar to the technique used with marionettes, though the strings were tied horizontally. The filmmakers used fine black nylon fishing string, which was invisible to the camera.
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      Edited into 50 for 50: Volume 1, Tape 4: Children's Choice (1989)

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    the four
    A man. and a chair. sitar. and tabla. and, sure, the genius of McLaren. result - at the first sigh - an amusing film. at the second sigh - a parable about relationship. or love. or friendship. the music is the axis. to the well known transition from stop-motion to the live action. for the amusing battle. for the roles of chair. for the persistence of man. for the crumbs of circus show. and, off course, for the joy who has as root the profound simplicity. so, the four - sitar, chair, man, tabla. and a great show. or just profound useful lesson.
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    • Feb 28, 2018

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      • September 18, 1957 (United States)
      • Canada
      • NFB (english) (Canada)
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    • 12 minutes
      • Black and White
      • Mono

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