L'Idée
English Title: The Idea
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- Theatrical Short
- Traditional Animation
- Independent, Les Studios du Théâtre du Vieux Colombier
- Cartoon Characters: Woman, Man.
- Directed By Berthold Bartosch.
- Animated By Berthold Bartosch.
- Written By Berthold Bartosch, Frans Masereel.
- Music: Arthur Honegger.
- Originally Released in 1932 (Estimate).
- Originally Released Theatrically.
- Running Time: 25:23 minutes.
- Black & White
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France
FranceCartoon Summary:
A naked woman represents a thinker's idea. She goes out into the world, the frightened authorities unsuccessfully try to cover up her nudity. A man who stands up for her is executed, and a workers' revolution she inspires is violently suppressed by... (more)
Cartoon Production Information:
"The Idea."
Silent Film. Many multiplane shots, some exhibiting up to four levels of animation and up to eighteen camera superimpositions. The films score and soundtrack by Arthur Honegger used a Martenot, possibly the first use of an electronic instrument for... (more)
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