Masquerade (1981)

Masquerade (1981) poster

For the first time I am animating hand-painted engraved cut-outs on a full-color background. The film is mood-filled: A duel scene in a snowy forest, obviously the morning after a masquerade ball. Harlequin lies dying, while Red Indian walks away with the wings of victory. The woman between them appears, cat-masked. The mask dissolves away. Her spirit passes into the face of the sun upon the sun upon the sun flower. But Harlequin cannot escape death. The blue world engulfs him.

Director: Lawrence Jordan
Genre: Animation
Runtime: 5 min
Release Date:
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en

Keywords

surrealism, collage, avant-garde, short film

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Masquerade about?
For the first time I am animating hand-painted engraved cut-outs on a full-color background. The film is mood-filled: A duel scene in a snowy forest, obviously the morning after a masquerade ball. Harlequin lies dying, while Red Indian walks away with the wings of victory. The woman between them appears, cat-masked. The mask dissolves away. Her spirit passes into the face of the sun upon the sun upon the sun flower. But Harlequin cannot escape death. The blue world engulfs him.
Who directed Masquerade?
Masquerade was directed by Lawrence Jordan.
How long is Masquerade?
Masquerade has a runtime of 5m (5 minutes).
What genre is Masquerade?
Masquerade is a Animation film.
Where was Masquerade produced?
Masquerade was produced in United States of America.