In its simplest form the canon is a kind of singing game, a round for voices where each singer picks up the words and tune, a beat or so after the preceding one. Norman McLaren and Grant Munro demonstrate, by animation and live action, how a canon works. A child’s blocks are used in a checkerboard to illustrate the form of Frere Jacques. Two additional canons specially written for the film by Eldon Rathburn are acted out. Five awards, including Toronto.
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ACMI Identifier
001691
Language
English
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Film festivals - Australia - Melbourne - Awards
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Film festivals - Canada - Toronto - Awards
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Motion pictures - Awards
Animation → Animated films - Canada
Childrens Films → Children 12+
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Music - Instruction and study
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Music & Performing Arts → Music
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)