Canon
Originally released in 1964. Canon is a animation film. directed by Norman McLaren. At just 10 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Perhaps the only film whose content is totally based on the musical form known as canon. The first sequence is a simple demonstration of the canon "Frere Jacques" where four cubes dance and combine with one another on a checkerboard. The second sequence show four little human-like figures dancing in space. The third and most elaborate sequence shows a human going through several strange gesticulations. Through multiple printing we realize that the man, as in the previous sequences, is part of a visual canon and is making the gestures to himself. As we hear variations on the canonic theme so too do we witness visual variations: a woman and cat enters the canon. To show the musical technique of inversion, the image of the man is printed upside down.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 6, 1964
61 years ago
Runtime
0h 10m
10 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (15 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
Production
Directors
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- ONF | NFB
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Canon about?
Perhaps the only film whose content is totally based on the musical form known as canon. The first sequence is a simple demonstration of the canon "Frere Jacques" where four cubes dance and combine...
Who directed Canon?
Canon was directed by Norman McLaren.
How long is Canon?
Canon has a runtime of 0 hours and 10 minutes (10 minutes total).
When was Canon released?
Canon was released on August 6, 1964 in theaters.