Spot the Microdot
"An unprintable film, handmade by punching holes into an opaque 16mm strip."
Originally released in 1969. Spot the Microdot is a animation film. directed by Malcolm Le Grice. At just 10 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
This film was made by punching circular holes into fully opaque film stock and laying discs of colour film into some of the punched holes. Only the original copy of this film exists – it cannot be printed and is therefore projected only on rare occasions. As with other Le Grice films from the late 1960s, Spot the Microdot is marked by a radical rejection of ‘illusionism’, choosing to focus instead on the material properties of the film medium itself.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 20, 1969
56 years ago
Runtime
0h 10m
10 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- BFI
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spot the Microdot about?
This film was made by punching circular holes into fully opaque film stock and laying discs of colour film into some of the punched holes. Only the original copy of this film exists – it cannot ...
Who directed Spot the Microdot?
Spot the Microdot was directed by Malcolm Le Grice.
How long is Spot the Microdot?
Spot the Microdot has a runtime of 0 hours and 10 minutes (10 minutes total).
When was Spot the Microdot released?
Spot the Microdot was released on December 20, 1969 in theaters.