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Time Piece

1965·Movie
9min
79
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Dislocation in time, time signatures, time as a philosophical concept, and slavery to time are some of the themes touched upon in this 9-minute experimental film, which was written, directed, and produced by Jim Henson. Screened for the first time at the Museum of Modern Art in May of 1965, "Time Piece" enjoyed an eighteen-month run at one Manhattan movie theater and was nominated for an Academy Award for Outstanding Short Subject.
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Where can I stream Time Piece legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Time Piece worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79/100 (IMDb 7.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Time Piece?

0 h 9 min

Time Piece runs 0 h 9 min.

What language is Time Piece in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

What tropes does Time Piece use?

Arc WordAudible BlinkThe CameoMickey MousingMr. FanservicePie in the FaceThe Runner-Up Takes It AllToplessness from the BackSurreal Music VideoSomething Else Also Rises

TV Tropes lists 10 storytelling tropes for Time Piece, including Arc Word, Audible Blink, The Cameo.