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    Lines: Vertical

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    An experiment in pure design by film artists Norman McLaren and Evelyn Lambart. Lines, ruled directly on film, move with precision and grace against a background of changing colors, in response to music specially composed for the films.

  • Release Date

    1960-01-01

  • Average

    5.3

  • Rating:

    2.6 starts
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