What is Herbie?
Herbie is a film first released in 1966. Catalogued under Music.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1966
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 3 minutes
- Release date
- Jan 1, 1966
- Genres
- Music
- Updated
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Herbie is a film first released in 1966. Catalogued under Music. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A hypnotic 16mm visual poem of night traffic lights set to Herbie Hancock jazz.”
- Shows early work of future filmmaker George Lucas
- Features striking black‑and‑white light patterns synchronized to jazz
- Demonstrates inventive student filmmaking techniques
- Lacks narrative or characters, which may not appeal to story‑driven viewers
- Very short runtime (about three minutes) limits depth
Watch it if you appreciate experimental cinema and visual music collages.
The film is abstract, contains no dialogue or violence, and is suitable for all audiences.
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Who created Herbie?
Herbie was made by George Lucas and Paul Golding as a USC film school project in 1966.
How long is the film?
The film runs approximately three minutes.
What music accompanies the visuals?
It is set to a jazz piece by Herbie Hancock.
Does Herbie have a storyline?
No, it is an abstract work with no story or actors.
Is the film in color?
It was shot in black and white on 16mm film.