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Norman McLaren made this abstract film in New York, with the goal of selling it to the Guggenheim Museum. Both the sound and the image were created by painting directly onto the film.

1940, 02 min 40 s

Boucles / Loops

McLaren: Independent & Immigrant 1939-1941

Certificate of Honour - Category: Film Production in General
International Review of Specialized Cinematography
May 1 1955, Rome - Italy

Special Award - Category: Miscellaneous Film
Annual Documentary Film Festival
November 1 1950, Salerno - Italy

Special Award - ex-aequo with Dots
Genie Awards
April 27 1949, Ottawa - Canada