Begone Dull Care
Abstract images drawn directly onto the film are accompanied by three pieces of jazz performed by the Oscar Peterson trio.
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"This is a somewhat experimental animated short film that is quite reminiscent of the opening sequence of "Fantasia" in which abstract visuals sync with instrumental background music. This film can be described as somewhat more dull than "Fantasia" in nature, particularly in the middle, but it is still a whole lot of fun to watch (for the most part) nonetheless. Similarly to Stan Brakhage, the great Canadian animator/avant garde filmmaker Norman McLaren (the man behind the brilliant classic short film "Neighbors", which is, in m opinion, one of the greatest works e..."
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Directors Norman McLaren and Evelyn Lambart hung some of the film to dry in windows of their work space in Montreal. Because of the pollution, dirt ended up drying onto the film as well. Lambert suggested projecting the film to see what it looked like. They ended up using this "dirty film" in parts of the finished work.
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Abstract images drawn directly onto the film are accompanied by three pieces of jazz performed by the Oscar Peterson trio.