Approximately 470 half-second clips from American films span nearly 100 years of cinematic history, culminating in an Oscar-winning short.
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Approximately 470 half-second clips from American films span nearly 100 years of cinematic history, culminating in an Oscar-winning short.
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Chuck Workman’s *Precious Images* opens with a rapid succession of iconic film moments, spanning nearly a century of American cinema. The 1986 short features approximately 470 clips, each lasting half a second, arranged by genre and set to fitting music. From *The Great Train Robbery* (1903) to *Rocky IV* (1985), the film captures a wide array of genres, including musicals and horror. Commissioned by the Directors Guild for its 50th anniversary, *Precious Images* won the Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film in 1987.
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- See clips from 470 iconic American films.
- Find out how genres are represented through music.
- Watch the film that won an Oscar in 1987.
Did You Know
- Precious Images won the Oscar for Live Action Short Film in 1987.
- The film features clips from films ranging from The Great Train Robbery (1903) to Rocky IV (1985).
- Editing for the film took approximately three months to complete.
- In 1996, the film was reissued with new scenes from contemporary films.
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Who directed Precious Images?
Precious Images was directed by Chuck Workman.
What award did Precious Images win?
Precious Images won the Oscar for Live Action Short Film during the 1987 ceremony.
How many films are featured in Precious Images?
Precious Images features approximately 470 half-second-long splices from American films.
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