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Norman McLaren and Grant Munro use three different animation techniques to provide visual representations of canons in a film designed to teach viewers about this ancient musical form. The soundtrack combines both recorded classical music and sounds produced by a synthesizer.

1964, 09 min 13 s

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McLaren: The Civil Servant as Artist 1961-1971

First Prize - Best Animation Film
Congrès du spectacle
June 11 to 13 1965, Montréal - Canada

Diploma of Merit - Category::Arts and Experimental
Genie Awards
May 15 1965, Toronto - Canada

Bronze Peacock - 2nd Prize
International Film Festival
January 8 to February 4 1965, New Delhi - India

Bronze Peacock - Second Prize
International Film Festival
January 8 to February 4 1965, New Delhi - India