Norman McLaren Movies

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

1960s. A test using circles. Silent film.

In this fifth part, Norman McLaren deals not with motion (if motion is defined as a change of location in two- or three-dimensional space) but with...

A compilation of seven shorts made for the National Film Board of Canada. Features the NFBC shorts, "Nahanni," "Le Merle," "A Chairy Tale," "The Cars...

Animation featuring dancing black and white shadows.

The fourth thematic mini documentary about revolutionary filmmaker Norman McLaren.

The third in a series of five colour films that offer an introduction to the basic techniques of film animation. McLaren explains and demonstrates...

Early abstract 3D film by animation master Norman McLaren.

The third thematic mini documentary about revolutionary filmmaker Norman McLaren.

Amateur footage, probably filmed by Norman McLaren, of a group of his friends on a visit to his parents' home in Stirling.

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

Produced for the National Film Board of Canada