Blackbird (S)

1959 · Movie · 5 min. · Canada

Blackbird (S)

In this animation film, Norman McLaren imparts unusual activity to an old French-Canadian nonsense song. Simple white cut-outs on pastel backgrounds, many by Evelyn Lambart, provide lively illustrations. The folksong "Mon Merle" is sung in French by the Trio Lyrique of Montreal.

Direction Norman McLaren

Soundtrack Maurice Blackburn

Screenplay Norman McLaren

Cinematography Douglas Poulter

Original title Le merle (Blackbird) (S)

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