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Syrinx

1965 (estimated) Theatrical National Film Board of Canada

Studio
National Film Board of Canada
Distributor
National Film Board of Canada

Synopsis

She was the nymph who found refuge in the river reeds when the goat-god Pan pursued her. This film illustrates the ancient Greek legend of how Pan made his pipes.

Characters

Syrinx

Credits

Directing

Director
Ryan Larkin

Music

Music
Claude Debussy

Production notes

The first film by Ryan Larkin, then a young artist from Norman McLaren's student group. Larkin employed various charcoal sketches.

Accompanying music is Claude Debussy's "Syrinx" for solo flute.