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The Magic Canvas

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7.0/10 • 2

1948-12-300h 10m

Animation

A study in movement, form & colour.

A powerfully graphic piece of animation that best expresses John Halas' own feelings about mans universal quest for freedom.

Directors
John Halas
Writters
John Halas

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    CinemaSerf

    Apr 4, 2022

    7/10

    The opening slide gives us an idea as to what is intended here - an abstract ballet depicted through shapes. Initially, these shapes are random, but they evolve into more recognisable and better defined ones: human, animal, vegetable - and much of the pace comes from an evocative score that accompanies the simple but interesting animation. Firstly, a bird flying high, caught in a storm, exhausted but still migrating across land, desert and sea. It encounters an human before reverting back to the abstract and the ending. It's got a slightly evolutionary theme to it, I thought, as it finished pretty much where it starts. It's as enjoyable to listen to as it is to watch. Give it a go!

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    Status
    Released
    Original Language
    English
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    Keywords
    short film