Motion Painting No. 1 (1947)

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Motion Painting No. 1 is a 1947 experimental short animated film in which film artist Oskar Fischinger put images in motion to the music of Johann Sebastian Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto no. 3, BWV 1048. It is a film of a painting (oil on acrylic glass); Fischinger filmed each brushstroke over the course of 9 months. In 1997, this film was selected for inclusion in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant”. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2000.

Key Information

                                        Director
                                        Oskar Fischinger
                                    

                                    Rating
                                    6.1/10
                                

                                    Language
                                    EN
                                

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Motion Painting No. 1 released?

Motion Painting No. 1 was released on December 31, 1947.

How long is Motion Painting No. 1?

The runtime of Motion Painting No. 1 is 11m.

What genre is Motion Painting No. 1?

Motion Painting No. 1 is a Animation movie.

What is the rating of Motion Painting No. 1?

Motion Painting No. 1 has a rating of 6.1 out of 10 on TMDB.

Where can I watch Motion Painting No. 1?

Motion Painting No. 1 is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Who directed Motion Painting No. 1?

Motion Painting No. 1 was directed by Oskar Fischinger.

What language is Motion Painting No. 1 in?

Motion Painting No. 1 is originally in English.