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Pinscreen

1973-05-12 · 39 min · ★ 6.2

Documentary · Animation

Pinscreen animation makes use of a screen filled with movable pins, which can be moved in or out by pressing an object onto the screen. The screen is lit from the side so that the pins cast shadows.

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Directors
Norman McLaren
Production companies
ONF | NFB
Countries
Canada
Status
Released

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Alexandre Alexeieff
Claire ParkerClaire Parker
Norman McLarenNorman McLaren
Ryan LarkinRyan Larkin
Evelyn LambartEvelyn Lambart
Grant Munro

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