Obmaru
Originally released in 1953. Obmaru is a animation film. directed by Patricia Marx. At just 4 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
"Marx was born in Queensland, Australia, and was a landscape painter and model there before moving to San Francisco. However, when she arrived, she found herself in the midst of fascinating non-objective painting and filmmaking activity. She was greatly influenced by the work of Harry Smith and Jordan Belson, and changed her own style to non-objective, receiving graphic inspiration from Jungian brain drawings, symbols in the occult sciences, and the design used by Eastern cultures, all of which being important elements in the San Francisco school mystical school of non-objective art." -Robert Pike, A Critical Study of the West Coast Experimental Film Movement. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2000.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 2, 1953
73 years ago
Runtime
0h 4m
4 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Obmaru about?
"Marx was born in Queensland, Australia, and was a landscape painter and model there before moving to San Francisco. However, when she arrived, she found herself in the midst of fascinating non-obj...
Who directed Obmaru?
Obmaru was directed by Patricia Marx.
How long is Obmaru?
Obmaru has a runtime of 0 hours and 4 minutes (4 minutes total).
When was Obmaru released?
Obmaru was released on January 2, 1953 in theaters.