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X is a 1957 film directed by Pontus Hulten that features both animated geometric sequences and photographic scenes resembling home movies. The geometric portion utilizes bright primary colors and the rhythmic displacement of contrasts and patterns, intertwined with jazz to illustrate the analogy of form.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1957
- Release date
- Jan 1, 1957
- Genres
- Animation
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.8/10
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X is a 1957 film directed by Pontus Hulten that features both animated geometric sequences and photographic scenes resembling home movies. The geometric portion utilizes bright primary colors and the rhythmic displacement of contrasts and patterns, intertwined with jazz to illustrate the analogy of form.
The photographic portion consists of family sequences featuring various individuals. According to the catalogue of Arbetsgruppen for film from 1960, the work is listed as unfinished.
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“Pontus Hulten's 1957 film combines bright geometric animation with photographic family scenes.”
- Features animated, geometric sequences utilizing bright primary colors and rhythmic displacement of contrasts and patterns.
- Intertwines geometric images with jazz to illustrate the analogy of form.
- Includes photographic family sequences featuring various persons.
- The 1960 catalogue of Arbetsgruppen for film lists the work as unfinished.
Watch it if you are interested in experimental short films that combine geometric animation with home movie photography.
The film features an experimental tone and pacing, driven by animated geometric sequences, jazz music, and photographic family scenes.
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The film is a single work rather than a series with episodes, though it is listed as unfinished in the 1960 catalogue of Arbetsgruppen for film.
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