The Calligrapher (1991)

The Calligrapher (1991) poster

With harpsichord music in the background, a dandy, seated at a table, plucks a quill pen from a ceiling full of them above him, dips it in ink, thinks, then draws a straight line down the page in front of him, out of which sprout six more quill pens, each held by a hand. The calligrapher moves all the hands and pens in unison, drawing an elaborate feathered wing, which comes to live, peeling off the page, and, now a quill pen, slips in to his hand. He tucks it behind his left ear.

Director: Timothy Quay, Stephen Quay
Genre: Animation
Runtime: 1 min
Release Date:
Music: Olga Neuwirth
Production: BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Language: No Language
Original Language: en

Keywords

stop motion, puppets

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Calligrapher about?
With harpsichord music in the background, a dandy, seated at a table, plucks a quill pen from a ceiling full of them above him, dips it in ink, thinks, then draws a straight line down the page in front of him, out of which sprout six more quill pens, each held by a hand. The calligrapher moves all the hands and pens in unison, drawing an elaborate feathered wing, which comes to live, peeling off the page, and, now a quill pen, slips in to his hand. He tucks it behind his left ear.
Who directed The Calligrapher?
The Calligrapher was directed by Timothy Quay, Stephen Quay.
How long is The Calligrapher?
The Calligrapher has a runtime of 1m (1 minutes).
What genre is The Calligrapher?
The Calligrapher is a Animation film.
Where was The Calligrapher produced?
The Calligrapher was produced in United Kingdom.