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A Phantasy

1952 7 min
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Cut-out animation by Norman McLaren, and music for saxophones and synthetic sound by Maurice Blackburn. In a dream-like landscape drawn in pastel, inanimate objects come to life to disport themselves in grave dances and playful ritual.

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A Phantasy

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Cut-out animation by Norman McLaren, and music for saxophones and synthetic sound by Maurice Blackburn. In a dream-like landscape drawn in pastel, inanimate objects come to life to disport themselves in grave dances and playful ritual.

  • director
    Norman McLaren
  • producer
    Norman McLaren
  • animation
    Norman McLaren
  • music
    Maurice Blackburn

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