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The Sound of Seeing
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The Sound of Seeing

1963-01-01 · 13 min · ★ 6.0

Documentary

Made on a wind-up Bolex camera, The Sound of Seeing announced the arrival of 21-year-old filmmaker Tony Williams. Based around a painter and a composer wandering the city (and beyond), the film meshes music and imagery to show the duo taking inspiration from their surroundings.

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Directors
Tony Williams
Production companies
Pacific Films
Countries
New Zealand
Status
Released

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Gary MuttonThe Composer
Ray GroverThe Painter

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