

Hen Hop
Synopsis
This joyful short animation features a dancing hen that transforms into an egg. The film was made without a camera by Norman McLaren, who drew directly onto 35 mm movie stock with ordinary pen and ink. Colour was added optically.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Norman McLaren
- Original Title
- Hen Hop
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Norman McLaren
Norman McLaren
Department Leadership Roster
Norman McLaren
Director
Norman McLaren
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hen Hop
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What is Hen Hop about?
This joyful short animation features a dancing hen that transforms into an egg. The film was made without a camera by Norman McLaren, who drew directly onto 35 mm movie stock with ordinary pen and ink. Colour was added optically.
Who directed Hen Hop?
Hen Hop was directed by Norman McLaren.
Who stars in Hen Hop?
The principal cast of Hen Hop includes Not specified.
When was Hen Hop released and how long is it?
Hen Hop was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 3m.



















