Begone Dull Care

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Abstract images drawn directly onto the film are accompanied by three pieces of jazz performed by the Oscar Peterson trio.Abstract images drawn directly onto the film are accompanied by three pieces of jazz performed by the Oscar Peterson trio.Abstract images drawn directly onto the film are accompanied by three pieces of jazz performed by the Oscar Peterson trio.

Directors
- Evelyn Lambart
- Norman McLaren

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7.3/10

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Directors
- Evelyn Lambart
- Norman McLaren

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Directors Norman McLaren and Evelyn Lambart hung some of the film to dry in windows of their work space in Montreal. Because of the pollution, dirt ended up drying onto the film as well. Lambert suggested projecting the film to see what it looked like. They ended up using this "dirty film" in parts of the finished work.

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Edited into 50 for 50: Volume 1, Tape 2: Animation: A Touch of Fantasy (1989)

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7/10

Begone Dull Care

Backed by a lively score from the Oscar Peterson trio, Evelyn Lambert and Norman McLaren draw a series of random images directly on to the film. Some of these images look recognisable - I'm sure I saw a shovel, castle and an amoeba in there. Others appear more like your are unsuccessfully trying to tune in your television set. Whilst mostly haphazard sequence, there are some symmetries to be seen, too. The piece is split into three sections, each scored to a different tempo and illustrated accordingly at the same pace. There's less going on in the middle one, but the third is an inspired marriage of syncopation and artistry. Definitely one of their better offerings.