Rock the Boat
Originally released in 1944. Rock the Boat is a music/animation film. directed by Norman McLaren. At just 4 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
One of a series of French-Canadian folk songs, this film was illustrated by Norman McLaren for the Chants populaires series. White gouache drawings on black cards were photographed with overlapping ‘zooms’ to suggest the forward movement of a canoe along rivers and lakes. This film appears in Chants populaires no. 5 and in Chants populaires no. 6.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 31, 1944
81 years ago
Runtime
0h 4m
4 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (22 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 Rock the Boat about?
One of a series of French-Canadian folk songs, this film was illustrated by Norman McLaren for the Chants populaires series. White gouache drawings on black cards were photographed with overlapping...
Who directed Rock the Boat?
Rock the Boat was directed by Norman McLaren.
How long is Rock the Boat?
Rock the Boat has a runtime of 0 hours and 4 minutes (4 minutes total).
When was Rock the Boat released?
Rock the Boat was released on December 31, 1944 in theaters.