Narcissus
Synopsis
In this short film by Norman McLaren, dancers enact the Greek tragedy of Narcissus, the beautiful youth whose excessive self-love condemned him to a trapped existence. Skilfully merging film, dance and music, the film is a compendium of the techniques McLaren acquired over a lifetime of experimentation.
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- Director
- Norman McLaren
- Original Score
- Maurice Blackburn
- Original Title
- Narcissus
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 22m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Norman McLaren
Maurice Blackburn
David De Volpi
Derek Lamb, Douglas Macdonald, David Verrall
Department Leadership Roster
Norman McLaren
Director
David De Volpi
Director of Photography
David Verrall
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Narcissus
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What is Narcissus about?
In this short film by Norman McLaren, dancers enact the Greek tragedy of Narcissus, the beautiful youth whose excessive self-love condemned him to a trapped existence. Skilfully merging film, dance and music, the film is a compendium of the techniques McLaren acquired over a lifetime of experimentation.
Who directed Narcissus?
Narcissus was directed by Norman McLaren.
Who stars in Narcissus?
The principal cast of Narcissus includes Jean-Louis Morin, Sylvie Kinal, Sylvain Lafortune.
When was Narcissus released and how long is it?
Narcissus was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Narcissus?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Narcissus was composed by Maurice Blackburn.