Narcissus
Originally released in 1983. Narcissus is a feature film. directed by Norman McLaren. At just 22 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jean-Louis Morin, Sylvie Kinal, and Sylvain Lafortune
Synopsis
In this short film by Norman McLaren, dancers enact the Greek tragedy of Narcissus, the beautiful youth whose excessive self-love condemned him to a trapped existence. Skilfully merging film, dance and music, the film is a compendium of the techniques McLaren acquired over a lifetime of experimentation.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 18, 1983
42 years ago
Runtime
0h 22m
22 minutes total
User Rating
5.4/10
Mixed (14 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- ONF | NFB
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Narcissus about?
In this short film by Norman McLaren, dancers enact the Greek tragedy of Narcissus, the beautiful youth whose excessive self-love condemned him to a trapped existence. Skilfully merging film, dance...
Who directed Narcissus?
Narcissus was directed by Norman McLaren.
How long is Narcissus?
Narcissus has a runtime of 0 hours and 22 minutes (22 minutes total).
When was Narcissus released?
Narcissus was released on August 18, 1983 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Narcissus?
The main cast of Narcissus includes Jean-Louis Morin, Sylvie Kinal, Sylvain Lafortune.