Narcissus (1983)
In this short film by Norman McLaren, dancers enact the Greek tragedy of Narcissus, the beautiful youth whose excessive self-love condemned him to a trapped existence. Skilfully merging film, dance and music, the film is a compendium of the techniques McLaren acquired over a lifetime of experimentation.
Director: Norman McLaren
Runtime: 22 min
Release Date: August 18, 1983
Cast
- Jean-Louis Morin - Narcissus
- Sylvie Kinal - Nymph
- Sylvain Lafortune - Friend
Music: Maurice Blackburn
Cinematography: David De Volpi
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
dance, greek tragedy, short film, adaptation
More Films by Director: Norman McLaren
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Narcissus about?
- In this short film by Norman McLaren, dancers enact the Greek tragedy of Narcissus, the beautiful youth whose excessive self-love condemned him to a trapped existence. Skilfully merging film, dance and music, the film is a compendium of the techniques McLaren acquired over a lifetime of experimentation.
- Who directed Narcissus?
- Narcissus was directed by Norman McLaren.
- Who stars in Narcissus?
- Narcissus stars Jean-Louis Morin, Sylvie Kinal, Sylvain Lafortune.
- How long is Narcissus?
- Narcissus has a runtime of 22m (22 minutes).
- Where was Narcissus produced?
- Narcissus was produced in Canada.