An animated film about the magic of music. A group of musicians plays on stage. Suddenly, the audience is drawn through a cello into a mysterious world where musical notes assume human qualities. They discover how music is made. A combination of live action and cel animation emphasizes the transition from reality to fantasy. The film works as entertainment and as a teaching tool for children and adults. Film without words.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
316175
Language
English
Subject categories
Animation → Animated films - Canada
Childrens Films → Children 6-12
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)