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202110 minGdoc-short

Seven Till Five

202110 minGdoc-short

Art school activities at the Glasgow School of Art are captured in a silent, impressionistic film by Norman McLaren, showcasing a day from morning to night.

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Channel: NFB

Seven Till Five

2021• 10 minG

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Art school activities at the Glasgow School of Art are captured in a silent, impressionistic film by Norman McLaren, showcasing a day from morning to night.

Synopsis

Art school activities unfold from morning to night in "Seven Till Five," an impressionistic silent film directed by Norman McLaren. Produced in 1933, this 12-minute work represents the inaugural project of the Glasgow School of Art Film Group. Celebrated for its innovative approach, the film won first prize at the Second Amateur Film Festival in Glasgow in 1934. Through a series of vignettes, it captures the creative energy and daily routines of art students, showcasing McLaren's unique visual style.

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