Shapes and Gestures (1977)

Shapes and Gestures (1977) poster

Begins as a whimsical piece with 'sheets' of lines running down the screen, progressing into more and more complex geometic patterns but without deviating from the basic precepts of 'dot and line' animation. Jazz piano on a lazy Sunday afternoon, and a spring color palette. -- Stephanie Sapienza. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2001.

Director: Jules Engel
Genre: Animation
Runtime: 7 min
Release Date:
Music: Steve Goldman
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en

Keywords

experimental

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shapes and Gestures about?
Begins as a whimsical piece with 'sheets' of lines running down the screen, progressing into more and more complex geometic patterns but without deviating from the basic precepts of 'dot and line' animation. Jazz piano on a lazy Sunday afternoon, and a spring color palette. -- Stephanie Sapienza. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2001.
Who directed Shapes and Gestures?
Shapes and Gestures was directed by Jules Engel.
How long is Shapes and Gestures?
Shapes and Gestures has a runtime of 7m (7 minutes).
What genre is Shapes and Gestures?
Shapes and Gestures is a Animation film.
Where was Shapes and Gestures produced?
Shapes and Gestures was produced in United States of America.