

A Colour Box
Synopsis
Animated shapes dance to Cuban music. This was one of the first animations to be painted directly onto the film.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Len Lye
- Original Title
- A Colour Box
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 3m
- Production Studios
- GPO Film Unit
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Len Lye
John Grierson
Department Leadership Roster
Len Lye
Director
John Grierson
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Colour Box
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What is A Colour Box about?
Animated shapes dance to Cuban music. This was one of the first animations to be painted directly onto the film.
Who directed A Colour Box?
A Colour Box was directed by Len Lye.
Who stars in A Colour Box?
The principal cast of A Colour Box includes Not specified.
When was A Colour Box released and how long is it?
A Colour Box was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 3m.



















