Parallel lines

An animator’s view of the evolution of life in New Zealand from the earth’s beginnings through to the arrival of the first humans - the Maoris. The art technique used builds on the fluid metamorphosis of parallel lines.

Credits

production company

New Zealand National Film Unit

producer

High MacDonald

director

Larry Nelson

Duration

00:06:44:00

Production places

New Zealand

Production dates

1981

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

323601

Language

English

Subject categories

Animals & Wildlife → Evolution (Biology)

Animation

Animation → Animated films - New Zealand

Mathematics, Science & Technology → Evolution (Biology)

Mathematics, Science & Technology → Life - Origin

Short films

Short films → Short films - New Zealand

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)

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New Zealand, 1981

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