None Saved
Synopsis
Based on the idea of Indonesian shadow puppet plays, which combine popular songs and Hindu mythology with political satire and broad comedy, None Saved satirically plays off of the events and mass emotions surrounding Jimmy Carter’s drive for the presidency in 1976. In the film, a Javanese-style monster rises up through several incarnations until it reaches a kind of shadow-cultural Nirvana. I often made paper shadow puppets based on images of white people I found on Chinese and Japanese toy packaging, thus reversing a trend in American animation to stereotype Asian features. None Saved was strongly influenced by Harry Smith’s Heaven and Earth Magic, which presented similar tactics of disassociation and, according to the artist, a trek to heaven and back.
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1976
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter von Ziegesar
- Original Title
- None Saved
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 18m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter von Ziegesar
Peter von Ziegesar
Department Leadership Roster
Peter von Ziegesar
Director
Peter von Ziegesar
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for None Saved.
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Frequently Asked Questions About None Saved
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is None Saved about?
Based on the idea of Indonesian shadow puppet plays, which combine popular songs and Hindu mythology with political satire and broad comedy, None Saved satirically plays off of the events and mass emotions surrounding Jimmy Carter’s drive for the presidency in 1976. In the film, a Javanese-style monster rises up through several incarnations until it reaches a kind of shadow-cultural Nirvana. I often made paper shadow puppets based on images of white people I found on Chinese and Japanese toy packaging, thus reversing a trend in American animation to stereotype Asian features. None Saved was strongly influenced by Harry Smith’s Heaven and Earth Magic, which presented similar tactics of disassociation and, according to the artist, a trek to heaven and back.
Who directed None Saved?
None Saved was directed by Peter von Ziegesar.
Who stars in None Saved?
The principal cast of None Saved includes Not specified.
When was None Saved released and how long is it?
None Saved was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 18m.