Diagonal Symphony (1924)
Storyline
A tilted figure, consisting largely of right angles at the beginning, grows by accretion, with the addition of short straight lines and curves which sprout from the existing design. The figure vanishes and the process begins again with a new pattern, each cycle lasting one or two seconds. The complete figures are drawn in a vaguely Art Deco style and could be said to resemble any number of things, an ear, a harp, panpipes, a grand piano with trombones, and so on, only highly stylized. The tone is playful and hypnotic.
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Movie Details
| Original title | Symphonie diagonale |
|---|---|
| Release date | Nov 4, 1924 |
| Status | Released |
| Keywords | short film, silent film, avant-garde |
FAQ
What is Diagonal Symphony about?
A tilted figure, consisting largely of right angles at the beginning, grows by accretion, with the addition of short straight lines and curves which sprout from the existing design. The figure vanishes and the process begins again with a new pattern, each cycle lasting one or two seconds. The complete figures are drawn in a vaguely Art Deco style and could be said to resemble any number of things, an ear, a harp, panpipes, a grand piano with trombones, and so on, only highly stylized. The tone is playful and hypnotic.
When was Diagonal Symphony released?
Diagonal Symphony was released on Nov 4, 1924 (status: Released).
Who directed Diagonal Symphony?
Viking Eggeling directed Diagonal Symphony.
What is the TMDB rating of Diagonal Symphony?
Diagonal Symphony has a TMDB rating of 5.7/10 from 63 votes.