Time Piece
Synopsis
Dislocation in time, time signatures, time as a philosophical concept, and slavery to time are some of the themes touched upon in this 9-minute experimental film, which was written, directed, and produced by Jim Henson. Screened for the first time at the Museum of Modern Art in May of 1965, "Time Piece" enjoyed an eighteen-month run at one Manhattan movie theater and was nominated for an Academy Award for Outstanding Short Subject.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 7, 1965
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jim Henson
- Screenplay & Story
- Jim Henson
- Original Score
- Don Sebesky
- Original Title
- Time Piece
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 9m
- Production Studios
- Muppets
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jim Henson
Jim Henson
Don Sebesky
Ted Nemeth
Jim Henson
Department Leadership Roster
Jim Henson
Director
Jim Henson
Writer
Jim Henson
Producer
Ted Nemeth
Director of Photography
Carrol Conroy
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Time Piece
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What is Time Piece about?
Dislocation in time, time signatures, time as a philosophical concept, and slavery to time are some of the themes touched upon in this 9-minute experimental film, which was written, directed, and produced by Jim Henson. Screened for the first time at the Museum of Modern Art in May of 1965, "Time Piece" enjoyed an eighteen-month run at one Manhattan movie theater and was nominated for an Academy Award for Outstanding Short Subject.
Who directed Time Piece?
Time Piece was directed by Jim Henson.
Who stars in Time Piece?
The principal cast of Time Piece includes Jim Henson, Enid Cafritz, Jerry Juhl, Frank Oz, April March.
When was Time Piece released and how long is it?
Time Piece was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 9m.
Who composed the musical score for Time Piece?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Time Piece was composed by Don Sebesky.