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Lines: Vertical

1960-01-01 · 6 min · ★ 5.4

Animation

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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Directors
Norman McLaren, Evelyn Lambart
Production companies
ONF | NFB
Countries
Canada
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Released

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