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Tusalava (1929)
Directed by Len Lye
Twitter Facebook Google+Animation | Experimental | Short
Overview
With the screen split asymmetrically, one part in positive, the other negative, the film documents the evolution of simple celled organic forms into chains of cells then more complex images from tribal cultures and contemporary modernist concepts. The images react, interpenetrate, perhaps attack, absorb and separate, until a final symbiosis (or redemption?) is achieved.
Length 9 minutes
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/21/2025 | Computer | Streaming | Video on Demand | 6 stars |
| (Average) 6 stars |
Viewing Notes
Like a mash up of Paul Klee and Inca art. Again, most impressed this was produced in 1929. Reminded me of the animated portion “science” short films we’d watch in grade school on 16mm reels.
I love that we lived through the upgrade from 16mm in grade school to VHS in junior high and high school.
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