Norman McLaren Movies

A compilation of various tests, techniques and experiments compiled from the 1940s - 1950s. Silent film.

Advertising cartoon showing advantages of using gas supply and gas cookers.

The third thematic mini documentary about revolutionary filmmaker Norman McLaren.

Montage and animation in two Acts: the preparation for the Glasgow Arts School Ball; and the ball itself.

Stop-motion, pixillation and other trick photography methods are used to depict situations on a farm.

An hand drawn animation merged from two originally separate films. (The films were originally drawn in 1940)

A play on the theme of hearts. Two hearts cavort, change shape, shoot arrows at one another, give birth, and finally become one heart bearing the...

An abstract animation by Norman McLaren, who was born in Scotland in 1914. His interest in filmmaking began early in life after he became acquainted...

1960s. A test using circles. Silent film.

Produced for the National Film Board of Canada

In this film Norman McLaren uses puppets, diagrams, animation and live-action to present an anti-war message for use by peace organizations.

An idea for backgrounds never used, late 1940s. Silent film.

An experiment in pure design by film artists Norman McLaren and Evelyn Lambart. Lines, ruled directly on film, move with precision and grace against...

A color cocktail by Norman McLaren and Evelyn Lambart, translating into moving patterns of color and light the moods of music written for a jazz...

On a blue background, a series of numbers (1 to 5) begin to appear, forming simple arithmetic equations that create a pattern. Numbers and symbols...