Lines: Vertical

1960

0h 6m

5.4(12 votes)

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An experiment in pure design by film artists Norman McLaren and Evelyn Lambart. Lines, ruled directly on film, move with precision and grace against a background of changing colors, in response to music specially composed for the films.

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Directed by: Norman McLaren
Evelyn Lambart
Produced by: Norman McLaren

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