Why Pinscreen?
Pourquoi l'écran d'épingles ?
Synopsis
The Pinscreen is a tool that was created in the 1930s to make animation films. Although it no longer provides any technical advantages, a handful of animation directors still use it. This film explores why it is so important to create something handmade with constraints, in a time when everything is turning towards instantaneous digital technology.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Alexandre Alexeieff
Archive footage
Claire Parker
Archive footage
Sophie Le Tétour
Self
Jean-Baptiste Garnero
Self
Michel Lemieux
Self
Rose Mercier-Marcotte
Self
Jacques Drouin
Self
Wolfgang Noethlich
Self
Jeremy Tate
Self
Florence Miailhe
Self
Céline Devaux
Self
Nicolas Liguori
Self
Florentine Grelier
Self
Clémence Bouchereau
Self
Justine Vuylsteker
Self
Pierre-Luc Granjon
Self
Cerise Lopez
Self
Alexandre Noyer
Self
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brice Vincent
- Original Score
- Emile Cooper Leplay
- Original Title
- Pourquoi l'écran d'épingles ?
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 52m
- Production Studios
- Bastille Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brice Vincent
Emile Cooper Leplay
Sorya Mesnage
Department Leadership Roster
Brice Vincent
Director
Sorya Mesnage
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Why Pinscreen?.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Why Pinscreen?
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Why Pinscreen? about?
The Pinscreen is a tool that was created in the 1930s to make animation films. Although it no longer provides any technical advantages, a handful of animation directors still use it. This film explores why it is so important to create something handmade with constraints, in a time when everything is turning towards instantaneous digital technology.
Who directed Why Pinscreen??
Why Pinscreen? was directed by Brice Vincent.
Who stars in Why Pinscreen??
The principal cast of Why Pinscreen? includes Alexandre Alexeieff, Claire Parker, Sophie Le Tétour, Jean-Baptiste Garnero, Michel Lemieux.
When was Why Pinscreen? released and how long is it?
Why Pinscreen? was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 52m.
Who composed the musical score for Why Pinscreen??
The original motion picture soundtrack for Why Pinscreen? was composed by Emile Cooper Leplay.