Works of Calder (1950)
The film begins with a sun materializing out of the emptiness of space. In the first of three sequences we see various images from nature against music: the sky, trees, leaves, a bird, water, sand, a beach. A little boy wanders along the beach observing the natural world around him. He walks and presently comes to a house and peers inside. The second sequence has no music. The narrator speaks of sculptor Alexander Calder and his work, as we see Calder in his workshop, cutting and creating unusual shapes, and seeing the resultant artworks. The last sequence has music as we view images of Calder's work. However, now they are intercut with images from nature so that we understand that Calder's inspiration is the natural world around him. The film ends as it began, with an image of the sun, now fading into the sky.
Cast
- Alexander Calder - Himself
- Burgess Meredith - Narrator
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Works of Calder about?
- The film begins with a sun materializing out of the emptiness of space. In the first of three sequences we see various images from nature against music: the sky, trees, leaves, a bird, water, sand, a beach. A little boy wanders along the beach observing the natural world around him. He walks and presently comes to a house and peers inside. The second sequence has no music. The narrator speaks of sculptor Alexander Calder and his work, as we see Calder in his workshop, cutting and creating unusual shapes, and seeing the resultant artworks. The last sequence has music as we view images of Calder's work. However, now they are intercut with images from nature so that we understand that Calder's inspiration is the natural world around him. The film ends as it began, with an image of the sun, now fading into the sky.
- Who directed Works of Calder?
- Works of Calder was directed by Herbert Matter.
- Who stars in Works of Calder?
- Works of Calder stars Alexander Calder, Burgess Meredith.
- How long is Works of Calder?
- Works of Calder has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
- What genre is Works of Calder?
- Works of Calder is a Documentary film.
- Where was Works of Calder produced?
- Works of Calder was produced in United States of America.