N.Y., N.Y. movie poster

N.Y., N.Y.

December 31, 1957 0h 15m 6.7/10 (18 votes)

Originally released in 1957. N.Y., N.Y. is a documentary film. directed by Francis Thompson. At just 15 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Synopsis

A day in the life of the city and citizensFrancis Thompson’s nearly wordless experimental short presents a kaleidoscopic portrait of New York City over the course of a single day. Using distorting lenses, layered imagery, and playful color effects, the film transforms everyday scenes—from morning subways and office work to nighttime jazz clubs—into an abstract, vibrant symphony of urban life. of New York as seen through the fantastic eye, and the incredibly distorted optic lenses, of filmmaker Francis Thompson.

Quick Facts

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Release Date December 31, 1957 68 years ago
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Runtime 0h 15m 15 minutes total
User Rating 6.7/10 Good (18 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country France Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Les Productions Artistes Associés

Frequently Asked Questions

What is N.Y., N.Y. about?

A day in the life of the city and citizensFrancis Thompson’s nearly wordless experimental short presents a kaleidoscopic portrait of New York City over the course of a single day. Using distortin...

Who directed N.Y., N.Y.?

N.Y., N.Y. was directed by Francis Thompson.

How long is N.Y., N.Y.?

N.Y., N.Y. has a runtime of 0 hours and 15 minutes (15 minutes total).

When was N.Y., N.Y. released?

N.Y., N.Y. was released on December 31, 1957 in theaters.