Permutations
An experimental short film by John Whitney Sr. which combines animated shapes and colors; Computer graphics as dynamic, swirling art. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2014.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1968 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Documentary, Animation |
| Director | John Whitney Sr. |
| Runtime | 8 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.0/10 (19 votes) |
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Whitney constructs the film as a kinetic sculpture, where the moving image itself becomes the protagonist. He relies on principles of harmony and geometry, exploring the link between mathematical order and aesthetic perception.
What lingers after viewing is a sense of having witnessed the birth of a visual language, where calculation and beauty become one. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: John Whitney Sr.
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In total darkness, on the largest screen possible, surrendering to its hypnotic pulse. A cinema or high-fidelity sound system is ideal.
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