Begone Dull Care
In this extraordinary short animation, Evelyn Lambart and Norman McLaren painted colours, shapes, and transformations directly onto their filmstrip. The result is a vivid interpretation, in fluid lines and colour, of jazz music played by the Oscar Peterson Trio.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1949 |
| Country | Canada |
| Genre | Animation, Music |
| Director | Norman McLaren |
| Runtime | 8 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.9/10 (73 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs a purely visual experience that relies on the rhythms and moods of the Oscar Peterson Trio's jazz. McLaren and Lambart explore the filmstrip itself as a canvas, using paint and scratches to build a direct, physical correspondence between sound and image.
What lingers after the final frame is the exhilarating sense of watching music made visible. It’s a testament to the raw joy of experimental creation. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Norman McLaren
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Best experienced in a dark room with a great sound system. A perfect sensory reset.
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