Gymnopédies
Originally released in 1965. Gymnopédies is a animation/music film. directed by Lawrence Jordan. At just 6 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Animation. The theme is Weightlessness. Objects and characters are cut loose from habitual meanings, also from tensions and gravitational limitations. A lyric Eric Satie track accompanies the film. Such a portrait seems necessary from time to time to remind us that equilibrium and harmony are possible, and that we will not dissolve into a jelly if we allow ourselves to relax into them: A horseman rides through the landscape, through the town, but never arrives anywhere in particular. An acrobat swings on a rope above a canal in Venice, and is content just to swing there. Nothing threatens to disturb them. This film is a total contrast to the Kafka-like oddities of Eastern European animation. —Canyon Cinema
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1965
61 years ago
Runtime
0h 6m
6 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (19 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gymnopédies about?
Animation. The theme is Weightlessness. Objects and characters are cut loose from habitual meanings, also from tensions and gravitational limitations. A lyric Eric Satie track accompanies the film....
Who directed Gymnopédies?
Gymnopédies was directed by Lawrence Jordan.
How long is Gymnopédies?
Gymnopédies has a runtime of 0 hours and 6 minutes (6 minutes total).
When was Gymnopédies released?
Gymnopédies was released on January 1, 1965 in theaters.