An Optical Poem (1938)
Storyline
A dance of shapes. A title card tells us this is an experiment in conveying the mental images of music in a visual form. Liszt's "Second Hungarian Rhapsody" is the music. The shapes, all two-dimensional, are circles primarily, with some squares and rectangles, and a few triangles. The shapes move rhythmically to the music: receding from view or moving across the screen. Red circles on a blue background; light blue squares; white rectangles. Then, a red background of many circles with a few in the foreground. Red gives way to blue then to white. Shapes reappear as Liszt's themes re-occur. Then, with a few staccato notes and images, it's over.
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Movie Details
| Original title | An Optical Poem |
|---|---|
| Release date | Mar 5, 1938 |
| Status | Released |
| Keywords | classical music, shapes |
FAQ
What is An Optical Poem about?
A dance of shapes. A title card tells us this is an experiment in conveying the mental images of music in a visual form. Liszt's "Second Hungarian Rhapsody" is the music. The shapes, all two-dimensional, are circles primarily, with some squares and rectangles, and a few triangles. The shapes move rhythmically to the music: receding from view or moving across the screen. Red circles on a blue background; light blue squares; white rectangles. Then, a red background of many circles with a few in the foreground. Red gives way to blue then to white. Shapes reappear as Liszt's themes re-occur. Then, with a few staccato notes and images, it's over.
When was An Optical Poem released?
An Optical Poem was released on Mar 5, 1938 (status: Released).
Who directed An Optical Poem?
Oskar Fischinger directed An Optical Poem.
What is the TMDB rating of An Optical Poem?
An Optical Poem has a TMDB rating of 6.8/10 from 40 votes.