Creative Process: Norman McLaren

1990·Movie
1h 57min
IMDb8.1

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Striking style, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Hopeful and wondrous

  • Hopefulness7
  • Wonder7
  • Nostalgia6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Absurdist Humor3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

A real life story and show business

  • Novelty8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout direction

  • Direction8
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Standout cinematography, editing, and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing8
  • Visual Stylization8

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightIntergenerationalPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Norman McLaren was a cinematic genius who made films without cameras, and music without instruments. He produced sixty films in a stunning range of styles and techniques, collecting over 200 international awards, and world recognition. In Creative Process, director Donald McWilliams demystifies the process of artistic creation. Drawing on McLaren's private film vaults, a gold mine of experimental footage and uncompleted films, McWilliams explores McLaren's methods, including his celebrated "pixillation" technique, and his daring forays into animated surrealism.
Experimental AnimationArtistic ProcessBiographical DocumentaryAvant-Garde CinemaCanadian Film HistoryInnovative FilmmakingVisual TechniquesAnimated SurrealismPixilation

Crew

Directed by:
Donald McWilliams, Claude Dionne
Written by:
Susan Huycke
Produced by:
Douglas Macdonald, David Verrall
Composed by:
Norman McLaren, Maurice Blackburn, Eldon Rathburn

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Is Creative Process: Norman McLaren worth watching?

70
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 8.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Creative Process: Norman McLaren?

1 h 57 min

Creative Process: Norman McLaren runs 1 h 57 min.

Is Creative Process: Norman McLaren based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is Creative Process: Norman McLaren in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada.

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