Norman McLaren Movies

Norman McLaren's first film with a drawn soundtrack.

This documentary short illustrates the thematic role of war in the works of filmmaker Norman McLaren, from his traumatic experiences in the Spanish...

An animation film, made without the use of a camera, in which "boogie" played by Albert Ammons and "doodle" drawn by Norman McLaren combine to make a...

An experimental short film of images and music made by Norman McLaren.

An unfinished animated short from the late 1950s.

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

1960s. A test using circles. Silent film.

The first thematic mini documentary about revolutionary filmmaker Norman McLaren.

An hand drawn animation merged of Colors.

A Norman McLaren Animated Film

‘Too esoteric, even for me,’ said McLaren about his The Flicker Film. The famous animator’s most abstract effort is marginalized to...

Experimental film showing a day's activities at the Glasgow College of Art.

Norman McLaren was a cinematic genius who made films without cameras, and music without instruments. He produced sixty films in a stunning range of...

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

An animated victory bond message with the advice, "Don't cash in your bonds."

The second thematic mini documentary about revolutionary filmmaker Norman McLaren.

One of a series of French-Canadian folk songs, this film was illustrated by Norman McLaren for the Chants populaires series. White gouache drawings...

An opening address, a tribute and highlights of a long and productive career--McLaren on McLaren is Norman McLaren on camera. The occasion is the...

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

An hand drawn animation merged of abstract.