Depth (1933)

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Film experiment, made at the Filmtechnische Leerlangen (FTL). The makers of this 'absolute film' write in their introduction: 'This film only wants to be harmony; it is not a depiction of a certain subject.' The film shows abstract and figurative drawings that move and alternate. Balls, circles, lines, but also drawings of women, men and flats move across the screen. The only photographic images are those of card players. Prominent Filmliga member, filmmaker and FTL teacher Willem Bon was responsible for the colour technique.

Director: Frans Dupont
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 5 min
Release Date:
Country: Netherlands
Language: No Language
Original Language: nl
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Depth about?
Film experiment, made at the Filmtechnische Leerlangen (FTL). The makers of this 'absolute film' write in their introduction: 'This film only wants to be harmony; it is not a depiction of a certain subject.' The film shows abstract and figurative drawings that move and alternate. Balls, circles, lines, but also drawings of women, men and flats move across the screen. The only photographic images are those of card players. Prominent Filmliga member, filmmaker and FTL teacher Willem Bon was responsible for the colour technique.
Who directed Depth?
Depth was directed by Frans Dupont.
How long is Depth?
Depth has a runtime of 5m (5 minutes).
What genre is Depth?
Depth is a Documentary film.
Where was Depth produced?
Depth was produced in Netherlands.