Early Abstractions
Early Abstractions is a collection of seven short animated films created by Harry Everett Smith between 1939 and 1956. Each film is between two and six minutes long, and is named according to the chronological order in which it was made. The collection includes Numbers 1–5, 7, and 10.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1965 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Animation |
| Director | Harry Smith |
| Runtime | 23 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.2/10 (20 votes) |
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Harry Everett Smith constructs these films as a series of visual mantras, relying on direct animation and hand-painted film techniques. He explores the synapse between geometric abstraction and the driving rhythms of jazz or folk music, creating a hypnotic flow of forms.
Those who tire of conventional narratives will find a pure, unmediated visual experience here. What lingers after viewing is the raw energy of mid-century creative experimentation. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Harry Smith
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Watch in total darkness with good sound, allowing the images to wash over you.
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