Gymnopédies
Synopsis
Animation. The theme is Weightlessness. Objects and characters are cut loose from habitual meanings, also from tensions and gravitational limitations. A lyric Eric Satie track accompanies the film. Such a portrait seems necessary from time to time to remind us that equilibrium and harmony are possible, and that we will not dissolve into a jelly if we allow ourselves to relax into them: A horseman rides through the landscape, through the town, but never arrives anywhere in particular. An acrobat swings on a rope above a canal in Venice, and is content just to swing there. Nothing threatens to disturb them. This film is a total contrast to the Kafka-like oddities of Eastern European animation. —Canyon Cinema
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1965
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lawrence Jordan
- Original Score
- Erik Satie
- Original Title
- Gymnopédies
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 6m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lawrence Jordan
Erik Satie
Department Leadership Roster
Lawrence Jordan
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Gymnopédies.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gymnopédies
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What is Gymnopédies about?
Animation. The theme is Weightlessness. Objects and characters are cut loose from habitual meanings, also from tensions and gravitational limitations. A lyric Eric Satie track accompanies the film. Such a portrait seems necessary from time to time to remind us that equilibrium and harmony are possible, and that we will not dissolve into a jelly if we allow ourselves to relax into them: A horseman rides through the landscape, through the town, but never arrives anywhere in particular. An acrobat swings on a rope above a canal in Venice, and is content just to swing there. Nothing threatens to disturb them. This film is a total contrast to the Kafka-like oddities of Eastern European animation. —Canyon Cinema
Who directed Gymnopédies?
Gymnopédies was directed by Lawrence Jordan.
Who stars in Gymnopédies?
The principal cast of Gymnopédies includes Not specified.
When was Gymnopédies released and how long is it?
Gymnopédies was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 6m.
Who composed the musical score for Gymnopédies?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Gymnopédies was composed by Erik Satie.