An experimental film using mainly animated paper cut-outs to tell the story of a magic trumpet which brings fame and fortune to an old tramp. Story script by Tim Burstall, music by Michael Kenny and montage, animation and photography by Dusan Marek.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
323413
Language
English
Subject categories
Animation → Animated films - Australia
Animation → Animation - Juvenile films
Childrens Films → Children 6-12
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI Digital Access Copy - presentation
MOV file ProRes4444; Digital Preservation Master - presentation