A Phantasy
Originally released in 1952. A Phantasy is a fantasy/animation film. directed by Norman McLaren. At just 8 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
An animated film drawn entirely in pastels. Various fantastical plant-like things "grow" from the ground, eventually launching five spheres. The spheres drift in space while changing shapes and come back down to another setting, which eventually becomes more fantastical and symbolic than the opening one. The soundtrack has a jazz slant, with an ensemble of four saxophones and synthetic sound (i.e. sound created by drawing directly on the soundtrack).
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1952
74 years ago
Runtime
0h 8m
8 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (17 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- ONF | NFB
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Phantasy about?
An animated film drawn entirely in pastels. Various fantastical plant-like things "grow" from the ground, eventually launching five spheres. The spheres drift in space while changing shapes and com...
Who directed A Phantasy?
A Phantasy was directed by Norman McLaren.
How long is A Phantasy?
A Phantasy has a runtime of 0 hours and 8 minutes (8 minutes total).
When was A Phantasy released?
A Phantasy was released on January 1, 1952 in theaters.