Dots movie poster

Dots

January 1, 1940 0h 2m 6.1/10 (45 votes)

Originally released in 1940. Dots is a animation film. directed by Norman McLaren. At just 2 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Synopsis

An experimental film in which both sound and visuals were created entirely by Norman McLaren drawing directly upon the film with ordinary pen and ink. The main title is in eight languages. Rereleased with multilingual titles in 1949.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 1, 1940 86 years ago
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Runtime 0h 2m 2 minutes total
User Rating 6.1/10 Good (45 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country Canada Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • ONF | NFB

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dots about?

An experimental film in which both sound and visuals were created entirely by Norman McLaren drawing directly upon the film with ordinary pen and ink. The main title is in eight languages. Rereleas...

Who directed Dots?

Dots was directed by Norman McLaren.

How long is Dots?

Dots has a runtime of 0 hours and 2 minutes (2 minutes total).

When was Dots released?

Dots was released on January 1, 1940 in theaters.