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The Phonograph

Original title: Le phonographe
  • 1969
  • 6m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
230
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The Phonograph (1969)
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An old phonograph assembles itself, plays songs on wax drums before self destructing. In many ways The Phonograph is a companion piece to Renaissance, there is nevertheless something quietly... Read allAn old phonograph assembles itself, plays songs on wax drums before self destructing. In many ways The Phonograph is a companion piece to Renaissance, there is nevertheless something quietly affecting about Borowczyk's final 'object' animation.An old phonograph assembles itself, plays songs on wax drums before self destructing. In many ways The Phonograph is a companion piece to Renaissance, there is nevertheless something quietly affecting about Borowczyk's final 'object' animation.

  • Director
    • Walerian Borowczyk
  • Writer
    • Walerian Borowczyk
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.9/10
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    • Director
      • Walerian Borowczyk
    • Writer
      • Walerian Borowczyk
    • 2User reviews
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    Michael_Elliott

    Entertaining For What It Is

    Le phonographe (1969)

    ** 1/2 (out of 4)

    This is a mildly entertaining short from director Walerian Boroczyk that shows us the various parts of a phonograph. The film cuts between the various parts of a phonograph while at the same time showing us a portrait hanging on the wall. All of this is done for six-minutes as the music score plays. LE PHONOGRAPHE isn't the greatest film ever made but it's at least mildly entertaining as long as you're not expecting the work of Shakespeare. The film manages to remain entertaining throughout its six-minute running time even though there's really not too much of a plot. We basically just see the various aspects of the machine and it all leads up to an effect with the picture. Nothing ground-breaking but the fans of the director should enjoy it.

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    • Release date
      • July 23, 2013 (Poland)
    • Country of origin
      • France
    • Language
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    • Also known as
      • Fonograf
    • Production company
      • Pantaleon Films
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      • 6m
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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