In this animated segment from the feature film “Allegro non troppo”. Ravel’s “Bolero” accompanies a satiric fantasy of the evolution of life beginning with an amoebic blob emerging from a coke bottle.
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ACMI Identifier
506932
Subject categories
Animals & Wildlife → Evolution (Biology)
Animation → Animated films - Italy
Fantasy & Science Fiction → Fantasy
Magic, Occult & Supernatural → Fantasy
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Evolution (Biology)
Music & Performing Arts → Motion pictures and music
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)