Ideas in Search of Light

Ideas in Search of Light (1938)

August 31st, 19380h 10min

Animation, Music
80%

Overview

Black-and-white abstract animated short of light, shadows, and reflections by The Dodals (Karel Dodal (1900-1986) in collaboration with his wife, Irena Dodalová).


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