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The Egg

1971 (estimated) Theatrical National Film Board of Canada

Foreign title: l'Oeuf (French)

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

Synopsis

The symbolic value of the egg throughout history is represented in this film in colorful animation without commentary. The importance attached to the egg as one of the realities of nature appears in the art and architecture of all ancient civilizations. In modern times, it still holds a place in traditional observance. The animation artist develops this theme in colorful, surprising sequences.

Credits

Directing

Director
Clorinda Warny

Producing

Producer
Pierre Moretti

Music

Music
Maurice Blackburn

Editing

Editor
Pierre Lemelin

Crew

Camera
Réo Grégoire
Animation Camera
Raymond Dumas, Pierre Provost
Re-Recording
Michel Descombes

Production notes

Film without words.