Works of Calder
Synopsis
The film begins with a sun materializing out of the emptiness of space. In the first of three sequences we see various images from nature against music: the sky, trees, leaves, a bird, water, sand, a beach. A little boy wanders along the beach observing the natural world around him. He walks and presently comes to a house and peers inside. The second sequence has no music. The narrator speaks of sculptor Alexander Calder and his work, as we see Calder in his workshop, cutting and creating unusual shapes, and seeing the resultant artworks. The last sequence has music as we view images of Calder's work. However, now they are intercut with images from nature so that we understand that Calder's inspiration is the natural world around him. The film ends as it began, with an image of the sun, now fading into the sky.
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December 31, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Herbert Matter
- Screenplay & Story
- John La Touche
- Original Score
- John Cage
- Original Title
- Works of Calder
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Studios
- New World Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Herbert Matter
John La Touche
John Cage
Herbert Matter
Burgess Meredith
Department Leadership Roster
Herbert Matter
Director
Burgess Meredith
Producer
Herbert Matter
Director of Photography
John La Touche
Writer
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What is Works of Calder about?
The film begins with a sun materializing out of the emptiness of space. In the first of three sequences we see various images from nature against music: the sky, trees, leaves, a bird, water, sand, a beach. A little boy wanders along the beach observing the natural world around him. He walks and presently comes to a house and peers inside. The second sequence has no music. The narrator speaks of sculptor Alexander Calder and his work, as we see Calder in his workshop, cutting and creating unusual shapes, and seeing the resultant artworks. The last sequence has music as we view images of Calder's work. However, now they are intercut with images from nature so that we understand that Calder's inspiration is the natural world around him. The film ends as it began, with an image of the sun, now fading into the sky.
Who directed Works of Calder?
Works of Calder was directed by Herbert Matter.
Who stars in Works of Calder?
The principal cast of Works of Calder includes Alexander Calder, Burgess Meredith.
When was Works of Calder released and how long is it?
Works of Calder was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Works of Calder?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Works of Calder was composed by John Cage.