BEGONE DULL CARE
Norman McLaren, Evelyne Lambert
T. alt.: A Phantasy in Colors. Mus.: Oscar Peterson. Prod.: The National Film Board of Canada · DCP. Col.
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T. it.: Italian title. T. int.: International title. T. alt.: Alternative title. Sog.: Story. Scen.: Screenplay. F.: Cinematography. M.: Editing. Scgf.: Set Design. Mus.: Music. Int.: Cast. Prod.: Production Company. L.: Length. D.: Running Time. f/s: Frames per second. Bn.: Black e White. Col.: Color. Da: Print source
Film Notes
A spirited, riotous eight-minute duet between jazz pianist Oscar Peterson and Canada’s premier animator doodling and splashing an abstract extravaganza in order to keep up with him. This is the first National Film Board of Canada short I ever saw, and it remains my favorite.
Jonathan Rosenbaum