First Americans (Part I): And Their Gods (1969)
Colorful animation, based on pre-Columbian Indian designs, surveys the religious beliefs and practices of the Indians of Central America before the arrival of Columbus. Utilizing pointillist, abstract, and multiplanar split-image figures, Stapp describes Mayan and Aztec cultures, unfolding in codex-like form, accompanied by ethno-concrète music by Thomas Wagner & Arthur Burrows.
Director: Philip Stapp
Runtime: 10 min
Release Date: January 1, 1969
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is First Americans (Part I): And Their Gods about?
- Colorful animation, based on pre-Columbian Indian designs, surveys the religious beliefs and practices of the Indians of Central America before the arrival of Columbus. Utilizing pointillist, abstract, and multiplanar split-image figures, Stapp describes Mayan and Aztec cultures, unfolding in codex-like form, accompanied by ethno-concrète music by Thomas Wagner & Arthur Burrows.
- Who directed First Americans (Part I): And Their Gods?
- First Americans (Part I): And Their Gods was directed by Philip Stapp.
- How long is First Americans (Part I): And Their Gods?
- First Americans (Part I): And Their Gods has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).