The Flicker Film
Synopsis
‘Too esoteric, even for me,’ said McLaren about his The Flicker Film. The famous animator’s most abstract effort is marginalized to the point of being officially labelled as ‘unfinished,’ even though the explosion of high-intensity stroboscopic imagery created by rapidly alternating black and white frames, coupled to infectious syncopation on the soundtrack - looks and sounds to be not only complete enough, but utterly mind-blowing.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Norman McLaren
- Original Title
- The Flicker Film
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 4m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Norman McLaren
Department Leadership Roster
Norman McLaren
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Flicker Film
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Flicker Film about?
‘Too esoteric, even for me,’ said McLaren about his The Flicker Film. The famous animator’s most abstract effort is marginalized to the point of being officially labelled as ‘unfinished,’ even though the explosion of high-intensity stroboscopic imagery created by rapidly alternating black and white frames, coupled to infectious syncopation on the soundtrack - looks and sounds to be not only complete enough, but utterly mind-blowing.
Who directed The Flicker Film?
The Flicker Film was directed by Norman McLaren.
Who stars in The Flicker Film?
The principal cast of The Flicker Film includes Not specified.
When was The Flicker Film released and how long is it?
The Flicker Film was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 4m.