
Now Is the Time
1951-05-03 · 3 min · ★ 6.0
Early abstract 3D film by animation master Norman McLaren.
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- Directors
- Norman McLaren
- Production companies
- BFI, ONF | NFB
- Countries
- United Kingdom, Canada
- Status
- Released
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